Tiger Bone and Rhino Horn: The Destruction of Wildlife for Traditional Chinese Medicine » (1)

Following a trajectory from legends of unicorns to contemporary wildlife parks in Africa, Ellis (research associate, American Museum of Natural History) investigates the shadowy international market that trades in the body parts of every known type of tiger, bear and rhinoceros to be used for traditional Chinese medicine. Ellis assesses the potential for reversing or limiting the decimation of these species and makes a persuasive case for immediate action. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Washington Post - Susan Okie

For those ready to do battle to save endangered species, Ellis's book provides plenty of factual ammunition.