The author of the book is a famous Far Eastern writer, scientist, game biologist, candidate of biological sciences. For many years he studied the ecology of the tiger. Stories about meetings with the ruler of the Ussuri taiga, written on factual material, allow us to learn a lot about the habits and lifestyle of a rare predator listed in the Red Book. In short stories there is both pride in the magnificent beast and compassion for his misfortunes. The author calls on readers, all residents of the Amur and Primorye regions, to respect the rights of the animal to its tiger home, to be responsible for the survival of the Amur tiger on our planet. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.