This book is fairly short but has 8 chapters dedicated to each remaining bear species. It is very informative of each one's current status and population. The author traveled to their respective territories to try and see them as well as what impact people and the environment have on each one. I listened to this book and would recommend reading it as I feel I missed some details. Especially the chapter on the sun and moon bear bile situation in Vietnam. Yes, I did say Bile. As expected, there were some very heartbreaking treatments of several of the species. But I think it's good to stay informed but did have the gut wrench more than once. The author can be very descriptive.