Explores the development of genetically modified animals and how they are being used to combat global issues such as climate change, species extinctions, the destruction of natural habitats, and human health issues. Examines the ethical, legal, and health-related consequences of bioengineering, and discusses the issue of animal welfare when it comes to genetic engineering. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

The possibilities are endless -- Ligers, tigons & litigons -- Coywolves, red wolves & wolf dogs -- Rhinos : black, white & gray -- Pizzlies & narlugas -- How we got here : a genetic engineering timeline -- chickenosaurus -- Woolly mammoth -- Aurochs/tauros -- Passenger pigeons -- Frozen arks : cryobanking on the future -- Dolly & the clones -- Super pigs & hornless cattle -- Rankenfish -- Synthetic biology : DIY revolution or disaster? -- Mr. Green Genes -- Designer dogs, custom cats & teacup pigs -- [Insert your pet's name here] -- Spider goats, remote-control roaches & rat cyborgs -- Brave new us : improving humans -- Medicinal goats & chickens -- Mosquitoes against malaria -- Pigs with human hearts.