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尋找動物烏托邦：跨越國界的動保前線紀實: 2008 ACTAsia China's Fur Trade and its Position in the Global Fur IndustryUK, 2019; Update 2020 202120222019Tom&Nancy ReganCulture and Animals Foundation 1930STS inktr. ee animalpeptalk
作者: 龍緣之
含括第一手文字紀錄與及珍藏彩色圖像
從台灣出發，前進全球的動物保護現場，
踏上一段沒有終點的旅程，只為記住那些被遺忘的爪印
參訪歐洲各國的動保機構，遠赴日本的動權組織實習；
臥底探察北歐的皮草產業，深入中國的大熊貓棲息地；
從看似歡樂的動物園、馬戲團，到悲慘的養殖場與實驗中心，
儘管眼前充斥著不堪的醜惡，歷經同情疲勞的挫折，
她仍一路跌跌撞撞走來，最終勇敢而坦誠地記錄下這段歷程。
對動保陌生，或是剛剛接觸的讀者可將本書視為動保遊記，一本看似無心插柳，又像精心規劃的遊記。當然，好的遊記，也是一場生命思辨之旅，總是在白描之外──或是同時──又能讀到許多發人深省的思考，值得關心動保的人慢慢體會。──朱增宏／台灣動物社會研究會執行長
我曾經以為我大致了解緣之的生命歷程與運動參與。直到閱讀此書，才知道當中更多的曲折跌宕、更多的悲喜苦痛，以及因動物而來的生命刻痕與轉化。──李鑑慧／國立成功大學歷史學系教授
動保的種子當然是在更早之前播下的，但自2008年隻身遠赴北京求學開始，作者展開了一段在世界各地吸取養分、成長茁壯的動物保護之旅。
在這十餘年間，她曾調查中國的動物園，逐一記錄展演動物的處境，盡其所能為動物發聲、倡議；她曾前往歐洲考察，從英國、法國到荷蘭，參訪為數眾多的動物庇護所和收容所，深感不同文化下的觀念衝突，也不時對歐陸國家的動保現況感到失望；在日本動物權利中心實習時，除了每週參與遊行籌劃、街頭啟發活動外，她也透過田野調查見證這個已開發國家對農場動物的漠視。
為了獲得第一手資訊，她遠赴北歐諸國，臥底潛入皮草產業重鎮，終於在芬蘭的皮草拍賣行見識到這條神祕又完備的產業鏈，更在丹麥的水貂養殖場和挪威大學的實驗養殖場中，目睹處死動物以取得皮草的毒氣設備。當她造訪四川大熊貓棲息地時，浮上心頭的是對「物種歧視」現象的質疑──同樣身為熊科動物，黑熊為何遭到每日「活熊取膽」的痛苦，大熊貓卻得到全球的矚目？
最重要的問題在於，書中娓娓道出的動物遭遇並非過去式，而是進行式，甚至在可預見的未來仍會持續存在。在本書寫作的當下和被閱讀的此刻，那些動物甚至仍在原處，日復一日，年復一年，直到生命被消磨殆盡。
本書記錄的是動保界鮮有的書寫角度、動保人未曾傾訴的生命故事；是勇於剝開現代社會美好的皮相才能揭露的真相，也是長年累月站在第一線才能目睹的現實；作者十餘年來的心血所形成的結晶，不單是動物保護的經驗與理論，還有作為一位動物倡議者的成長軌跡。這是一部具備高度社會關懷、文化觀察與哲學省思的作品，更是一本旁觀動物之痛苦的我們必須閱讀、反思，然後有所作為的啟發之書。
本書特色
‧書衣展開就是動保桌遊，讀者可與本書故事對照，進行一段兼具知識性與趣味性的紙上動保之旅，了解各地的動物保護現況與事件，乃一良好的生命教育學習管道。
‧收錄近百張作者在世界各國從事動保運動與相關考察的第一手彩色照片。
‧收錄動保議題關鍵字，每章章末並有相關專欄，引領讀者進一步深入思考。
作者簡介
龍緣之
出生於台北。北京大學電影學碩士，北京清華大學科技哲學博士。現為臺灣動物與人學會理事、國際非政府組織行動亞洲（ACTAsia）亞洲區代表、關懷生命協會動保扎根教育平台諮詢委員。
著有China's Fur Trade and its Position in the Global Fur Industry（UK, 2019; Update 2020/2021）、繪本《小狐狸的媽媽；媽媽的小狐狸》（與施暖暖合著，2022）、《動物友善城市指數調查研究報告》（世界愛犬聯盟）等。學術論文發表於《成大歷史學報》、《當代電影》等核心期刊，不定期為《信睿周報》等海內外刊物和網站提供文章，累計數十篇。2019年發起「動保龍捲風」新媒體平台，為知名動物權利哲學家湯姆．雷根與妻子南希（Tom&Nancy Regan）所創立的文化與動物基金會（Culture and Animals Foundation）年度受獎人。
從國中開始喜歡電影和藝術，熱心參與社會運動。於華梵大學哲學系就讀時，受到朱增宏老師啟發，畢業後搬到北京全力投入動物倡議並攻讀學位。碩士期間，以1930年代上海的「獸片」（動物主題電影）熱潮為研究主題。博士階段投入對大熊貓保護歷史的STS（科學、技術與社會）研究，揭示保育和動物保護觀念的社會建構過程。曾赴東京工業大學進行海外交流，並於日本動物權利中心實習，期間發起聯合日本、韓國、台灣、香港和中國大陸地區的「亞洲零皮草」倡議，近年則於歐洲進行獨立跨國調查和研究工作。研究興趣包括動物研究、動物和藝術，以及大熊貓保育、展演動物和皮草等議題。
「動保龍捲風」inktr.ee/animalpeptalk
龍緣之
出生於台北。北京大學電影學碩士，北京清華大學科技哲學博士。現為臺灣動物與人學會理事、國際非政府組織行動亞洲（ACTAsia）亞洲區代表、關懷生命協會動保扎根教育平台諮詢委員。
著有China's Fur Trade and its Position in the Global Fur Industry（UK, 2019; Update 2020/2021）、繪本《小狐狸的媽媽；媽媽的小狐狸》（與施暖暖合著，2022）、《動物友善城市指數調查研究報告》（世界愛犬聯盟）等。學術論文發表於《成大歷史學報》、《當代電影》等核心期刊，不定期為《信睿周報》等海內外刊物和網站提供文章，累計數十篇。2019年發起「動保龍捲風」新媒體平台，為知名動物權利哲學家湯姆．雷根與妻子南希（Tom&Nancy Regan）所創立的文化與動物基金會（Culture and Animals Foundation）年度受獎人。
從國中開始喜歡電影和藝術，熱心參與社會運動。於華梵大學哲學系就讀時，受到朱增宏老師啟發，畢業後搬到北京全力投入動物倡議並攻讀學位。碩士期間，以1930年代上海的「獸片」（動物主題電影）熱潮為研究主題。博士階段投入對大熊貓保護歷史的STS（科學、技術與社會）研究，揭示保育和動物保護觀念的社會建構過程。曾赴東京工業大學進行海外交流，並於日本動物權利中心實習，期間發起聯合日本、韓國、台灣、香港和中國大陸地區的「亞洲零皮草」倡議，近年則於歐洲進行獨立跨國調查和研究工作。研究興趣包括動物研究、動物和藝術，以及大熊貓保育、展演動物和皮草等議題。
「動保龍捲風」inktr.ee/animalpeptalk
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I sleep through the night! My mouth isn't drier than a desert! Happier teeth and mouth!
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The reason I started looking for a solution to my dry mouth was at a regular dental cleaning they said I had several cavities and it appeared as the cause was dry mouth. They asked about my medications and sure enough 2 of them cause dry mouth as a side effect. One I quit taking but the other is necessary. So I had several fillings and the dentist suggested I look for some over the counter help for dry mouth.
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My number one choice for dry mouth. Really works and worth it.
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These do work for very dry mouth. My dentist recommended these because l am on a medication that causes dry mouth. I had no idea it could be this uncomfortable ! It gets to the point I cannot spit after brushing my teeth, can’t make the kiss sound to call my dog, even my voice has been affected. It’s the worst.
Sometimes though one tab isn’t enough. I use 3 at once at night. One on each side of mouth between my teeth and cheek, sticking them to my cheek and one on the roof of my mouth. If you have trouble with them sticking to your cheek, definitely try the roof of your mouth.
The taste is extremely mild. It’s hard to describe but the flavor but it’s not unpleasant in any way. I rather like it. You get more of a very slight gel consistency when they melt which is what you want.
They last in my mouth for hours. I haven’t timed it but it’s half a night’s sleep some nights if I’m asleep. During the day they don’t last as long but still a long time.
I’ve been trying different products for dry mouth and I do like to mix it up but this is my go to for serious dry symptoms and nighttime. I really like the sticking feature they have. Will continue to buy.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026
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Good for dry mouth
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These are one of the few things that help with the pain of my Sjogren's dry mouth. They stick securely and safely. They have a mild minty taste with no menthol. They dissolve without grittiness. I highly recommend them.
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Works great, not always comfy but I do recommend
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I am a senior who raised a family, had a career and held down a household. Apparently, however, I’m not competent enough to use a mint 🤷♀️🤣 The first one I tried to “install” ended up in a mess in my lap. After putting on clean pjs I decided to try again, my hubby glanced over and asked why I was trying to stick my fist in my mouth and when I started laughing the mint shot halfway across the room. I am nothing if not persistent, so decided to practice with a couple. I put one in my mouth and attempted to position it with my tongue as the instructions suggest, within 2 seconds it firmly attached to the roof of my mouth. I finally managed to get two stuck onto my gums (using my finger) and they worked perfectly! Of course when I woke up there was a small tan drool spot on my clean pillowcase. I assume it’s from the side of the mint that attaches, which is a tannish brown color. Now I use one per night, they can be really hard to use sometimes but are extremely effective. They have a slightly sweet, very pleasant taste. I use multiple dry mouth products as I have COPD & use oxygen 24/7. I am prescribed 2 inhalers and a nebulizer, all of which cause awful dry mouth - to the point of feeling like my lips are stuck to my teeth some mornings. These are the ONLY things that have made that seem like less of an issue. I sleep an average of 5 hours per night and the mint has already dissolved by then, but my mouth still feels moisturized. I don’t notice any weird taste when I drink a glass of water upon waking, just a pleasant non-taste. I do recommend, just be patient! Photo is front and back next to a Tylenol caplet
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These are so helpful for me. My dentist in Chicago recommended them about 7 years ago because I have severe dry mouth. Typically I'll use 3 to get me through the night. I'll put another in my mouth after taking a sip of water if needed. These have (I believe) prevented me from having any cavities since I started using Xylimelts. The active ingredient prevents bacteria from attacking my teeth. My dentist has been pretty impressed with the outcome. There are multiple flavors, I like the mild mint and the unflavored ones. They are a little expensive, but well worth the price. Especially with no cavities and being more comfortable at night. I love the fact that they stay where you place them too.
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