—”its blood is thought to build willpower, and its bones are said to have an anti-inflammatory effect capable of treating arthritis, headaches, and all manner of swelling. its eyeballs are used to ease epilepsy, malaria, and cataracts. the penis is particularly prized as an aphrodisiac, and is commonly prepared by soaking the dried member in water and then simmering it with herbal ingredients.” https://news.vice.com/article/china-outlaws-the-eating-of-tiger-penis-rhino-horn-and-other-endangered-animal-products
art ecology science & animals
Tagged extinction
POPULATION LOSES THREE TO GUNFIRE
“Don’t shoot big white birds — Shooting a whooping crane could lead to a $100,000 fine and a year in federal prison.” http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-whooping-cranes-20140209,0,4727763.story#axzz2snvR1Tlt
ENDANGERED WEST AFRICAN LION
“With fewer than 250 mature lions of breeding age,there are concerns the entire population could disappear.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25722058