Tiger

Description

Uncovers the natural history of the tiger, showing how the decline of its natural habitat and relentless pressure from poachers and farmers have turned a naturally retiring, solitary creature into an aggressive, man-eating predator. She also explores its cultural history, describing tigers in many cultures from the White Tiger in Chinese Toaist mythology, to Lord Siva in Indian Hindu mythology, to the Western Bacchus, god of wine and mystical ecstasy.

Susie Green has studied tigers in the wild extensively, written books on animal/human interaction, and writes on animal/culture subjects for national newspapers such as The Guardian.

'Tiger is written with passion ... it is to be hoped that Susie Green's book will be widely read and will help in the struggle to save the tiger from the threat of its very probable extinction.' - Anthrozoos 'Well-researched ... Superbly illustrated, Tiger celebrates one of the world's most charismatic creatures at a time when its future sadly remains uncertain.' - Friends of Conservation magazine