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# J. A. Mills

Author of Blood of the Tiger

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## Posts

- [Blog](http://jamillsauthor.com/blog/) - Blog from author J.A. Mills - on tiger trade, wild animals, elephants, rhinos, international, national policies, wild animal rescues
- [Coronavirus pandemic could trigger happy ending for tigers](http://jamillsauthor.com/2020/03/coronavirus-pandemic-could-trigger-happy-ending-for-tigers/) - How COVID-19 could help some of the world's most endangered species.
- [Presidents of China, U.S. hold fate of ‘Noah’ and the ‘ark’ in their hands](http://jamillsauthor.com/2016/06/presidents-of-china-u-s-hold-fate-of-noah-and-the-ark-in-their-hands/) - Presidents of China, U.S. hold fate of ‘Noah’ and the ‘ark’ in their hands Call it superpower leadership, sibling rivalry, or rising to the occasion. Whatever the label, the presidents of China and the United States have joined forces to literally save the world. This is how the world achieved game-change on climate change: U.S.
- [Why is the ‘fox’ in charge of the U.N. tiger ‘hen house’?](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/11/why-is-the-fox-in-charge-of-the-u-n-tiger-hen-house/) - “China farms tigers? Why didn’t I know that?” This is the most common comment I hear when I talk about China’s industrial tiger farms and my book Blood of the Tiger, which was rereleased today in paperback. “Yes,” I reply, “they farm them ‘just like cows and pigs.’ That’s how a Chinese government official described
- [Does China's president know the truth about tigers and rhinos?](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/03/does-chinas-president-know-the-truth-about-tigers-and-rhinos/) - Surely China’s President Xi Jinping would not support the commodification of tigers and rhinos if he knew all the facts. What stands in the way of his enlightenment is the State Forestry Administration (SFA), which is his staff’s go-to ministry on the issue. And the SFA has a conflict of interest. It's giving its all to enforcing
- [Deadly shadow looms over India’s good tiger news](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/01/deadly-shadow-looms-over-indias-good-tiger-news/) - A few years ago, I suggested to a coalition of conservation groups that we use crowdsourcing to engage the world in saving wild tigers and to come up with some fresh, out-of-our-box ideas because business-as-usual was not working. Two prominent wildlife organizations nixed the idea. “That is not our brand,” one of their people said. “Our brand
- [China takes small step in the right direction for tigers](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/03/china-takes-small-step-in-the-right-direction-for-tigers/) - I've been asked whether China's decision to open an office dedicated to the protection of wild tigers marks significant progress. The short answer is, "Yes and no." This announcement is significant news in that it tells people in China that wild tigers are important. The fact that President Xi Jinping recently asked about the needs
- [It’s what Chinese officials don’t say about tiger trade that matters](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/02/its-what-chinese-officials-dont-say-about-tiger-trade-that-matters/) - Authorities in China seldom respond to the consistent flow of new evidence that Chinese demand for tiger products drives poaching of wild tigers. When they do, it’s important to notice what isn’t said. The New York Times recently wrote a courageous editorial about China’s “plunder” of Myanmar’s natural resources. “China’s insatiable demand for tiger and
- [US poised to bring trade sanctions against China for rhino, tiger trade](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/02/us-poised-to-bring-trade-sanctions-against-china-for-rhino-tiger-trade/) - The United States is one step from bringing trade sanctions against China for its domestic trade in tiger bone and rhino horn. The fact is the US has been one step away since 1993, thanks to a legal petition filed by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) with the Clinton administration.
- [When good news is bad for wild tigers](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/03/when-good-news-is-bad-for-wild-tigers/) - So far in 2015, the world has seen two rounds of effusive headlines about tigers “roaring back” in the wild—first from India, then from China. Unfortunately, wild tigers are nowhere near “roaring back” anywhere. In fact, their numbers are down by half what they were 20 years ago, while threats to their survival continue to escalate. Sure, everyone prefers
- [U.S.-China climate agreement offers hope for wild tigers](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/01/us-china-climate-agreement-offers-hope-for-wild-tigers/) - On November 12, 2014, China and the United States—the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 carbon emitters, respectively—announced a bilateral promise to take significant climate action. The world applauded because its climatic fate rests, in significant part, with the two superpowers ending their I-won’t-unless-you-do stalemate. The fate of the world’s last wild tigers is caught
- [History repeating itself with rhino farming in China](http://jamillsauthor.com/2015/01/history-repeating-itself-with-rhino-farming-in-china/) - On November 18, 2014, Radio Television Hong Kong ran a story headlined, “China reintroducing rhinos after 50 years”. “Seven white rhinos imported from South Africa have adapted so well to their home in southwest China they will be able to start breeding in two years,” the story said. “In introducing these white rhinos, we hope
- [Blog takes up where book signed off](http://jamillsauthor.com/2014/12/blog-takes-up-where-book-signed-off/) - Herein lies the rest of the story told in Blood of the Tiger. As promised at the end of the book, this blog aims to keep readers informed about follow-on news, as it unfolds—which it does frequently, sometimes daily. You will find here developments related to tiger trade, but also trade in rhinos, elephants and

## Pages

- [Home](http://jamillsauthor.com/) - Wild tigers are in great danger. Read the book Blood of the Tiger by J. A. Mills and learn what you can do to help save tigers from extinction.
- [Take Action](http://jamillsauthor.com/take-action/) - Actions to take to save wild tigers | from the book Blood of the Tiger
- [Media Kit](http://jamillsauthor.com/bio/media-kit/) - Media kit for the press - author J.A. Mills - includes photo, bio, hi-res images, contact information, and more.
- [Buy](http://jamillsauthor.com/blood-of-the-tiger/buy/) - Buy the book Blood of the Tiger: A Story of Conspiracy, Greed, and the Battle to Save a Magnificent Species
- [Contact](http://jamillsauthor.com/contact/) - Contact J. A. Mills, the author of Blood of the Tiger; Published by Beacon Press, Boston; Represented by B. J. Robbins
- [Book](http://jamillsauthor.com/blood-of-the-tiger/) - About Blood of the Tiger: A Story of Conspiracy, Greed, and the Battle to Save a Magnificent Species. A memoir of triumph, heartbreak, and geopolitical intrigue
- [Reviews](http://jamillsauthor.com/blood-of-the-tiger/reviews/) - Reviews for Blood of the Tiger: A Story of Conspiracy, Greed, and the Battle to Save a Magnificent Species
- [Excerpt](http://jamillsauthor.com/blood-of-the-tiger/excerpt/) - Excerpt from Blood of the Tiger: A Story of Conspiracy, Greed, and the Battle to Save a Magnificent Species
- [Table of Contents](http://jamillsauthor.com/blood-of-the-tiger/table-of-contents/) - Table of Contents of Blood of the Tiger: A Story of Conspiracy, Greed, and the Battle to Save a Magnificent Species
- [Bio](http://jamillsauthor.com/bio/) - J. A. Mills, author of Blood of the Tiger, headed TRAFFIC’s wildlife-trade monitoring program in East Asia and later worked for World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, Save the Tiger Fund, and the MacArthur Foundation.

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## Book News

- [Misuse of traditional Chinese medicine fuels demand for endangered wildlife](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/misuse-of-traditional-chinese-medicine-fuels-demand-for-endangered-wildlife/) - The Economist speaks with J.A. Mills about solutions to the misuse of traditional Chinese medicine that is fueling the poaching of tigers and other endangered species.
- [6 reasons why we still need to worry about wild tigers](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/6-reasons-why-we-still-need-to-worry-about-wild-tigers/) - Scientific American talks to J.A. Mills about why a reported increase in numbers does not mean we should stop worrying about wild tigers.
- [U.S. decides to regulate interstate trade in all tigers](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/u-s-decides-to-regulate-interstate-trade-in-all-tigers/) - Scientific American asks J.A. Mills about U.S. decision to regulate interstate trade in all captive tigers—a major step toward ensuring U.S. tigers do not stimulate trafficking of wild tiger parts and products as China's tiger farms do.
- [Thai tiger temple feeding illegal trade](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/thai-tiger-temple-feeding-illegal-trade/) - National Geographic talks with J.A. Mills about Sharon Guynup's exposé on Buddhist temple in Thailand involved in feeding tigers and their skins, bones and meat into the illegal international trade that is stimulating poaching of wild tigers.
- [Asking Obama to raise tigers with China's president](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/asking-obama-to-raise-tigers-with-chinas-president/) - Joel Connelly of the Seattle PI talks with J.A. Mills about asking President Obama to raise China-U.S. tiger issues with China's President Xi Jinping.
- [Writer's Voice talks about Blood of the Tiger](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/writers-voice-talks-about-blood-of-the-tiger/) - On Writer's Voice, Francesca Rheannon talks with J.A. Mills about Blood of the Tiger and how to stop the demand that makes wild tigers worth more dead than alive.
- [China Daily USA oped about tiger farming](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/china-daily-usa-oped-about-tiger-farming/) - Chris Davis of China Daily USA talks to J.A. Mills about hope for China ending its official mandate to farm and consume tigers.
- [Wisconsin Public Radio talks cats](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/wisconsin-public-radio-talks-cats/) - Wisconsin Public Radio's "To the Best of Our Knowledge" talks cats, big and small, with J.A. Mills and others.
- [Wildlife Thailand reviews book](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/wildlife-thailand-reviews-book/) - Book reviewer for Wildlife Thailand calls Blood of the Tiger "a page turner and eye opener" that takes readers into the heart of China's "demand for the body parts of tigers, bears, elephants and rhinos."
- [TakePart story re: banking on extinction](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/takepart-story-re-banking-on-extinction/) - Journalist John Platt writes an excellent overview of banking on extinction, as revealed in Blood of the Tiger.
- [Talking tigers with Nat Geo](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/talking-tigers-with-nat-geo/) - J.A. Mills talks about Blood of the Tiger with radio host Boyd Matson on Nat Geo Weekend.
- [TigerTime guest blog](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/tigertime-guest-blog/) - In TigerTime guest blog, J.A. Mills explains that she wrote Blood of the Tiger because so many people tried to silence its subject matter.
- [EIA review](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/eia-review/) - Mary Rice of the Environmental Investigation Agency reviews Blood of the Tiger.
- [PBS Newshour story](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/pbs-newshour-story/) - PBS Newshour's Jeffrey Brown interviews J.A. Mills about why China's tiger farms stimulate poaching of wild tigers.
- [Psychology Today Review](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/psychology-today-review/) - Scientist/author Marc Bekoff reviews Blood of the Tiger in his column for Psychology Today.
- [Yale 360 interview](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/yale-360-interview/) - J.A. Mills and journalist Diane Toomey have in-depth discussion on Yale Environment 360 about why tiger farming threatens wild tigers.
- [Columbia University Press - Blog Announcement](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/columbia-university-press-blog-announcement/) - The blog post announcing the release of Blood of the Tiger was mentioned in a roundup of “the best articles from the blogs of academic publishers” at the Columbia University Press.
- [All Things Considered](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/all-things-considered/) - J. A. Mills and Arun Rath discuss Blood of the Tiger on All Things Considered Weekend Edition (January 10/11, 2015).
- [Now available!](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/now-available/) - Blood of the Tiger is now available! Get your copy today.
- [Book reviews are coming in](http://jamillsauthor.com/juxta_booknews/reviews-coming-in/) - Book reviews are starting to come in. Check out the reviews from Booklist and Kirkus.

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