Tiger (Animal)

Contrary to popular belief it is the tiger not the lion who is the true king of the jungle. A male tiger can grow to eleven feet in length and weigh more than 650 pounds. Sleek powerful and mysterious the tiger is revered as a potent symbol of sexuality and ferocity in many cultures around the world. Yet the tigers strength and beauty has also been its downfallnearly every part of the tiger has a value to poachers including the animals hide teeth bones and even sexual organs. With Tiger author Susie Green explores the tigers new status as both predator and prey. She also examines the tigers rich cultural history from its valued position in Taoist mythology and the Chinese Zodiac to more recent interpretations of the tigers prowess in the work of Salvador Dal. Smart readable and lushly illustrated Tiger will appeal to the wide audience that admires this wonderfully vital yet highly endangered species.