I know this is little more heavy a subject than we usually deal with here. However, it is worthwhile to know more about the world around us.

Aussie photographer Patrick Brown has spent five years documenting the shocking black market wildlife trade. It is the third most profitable illegal trade in the world behind drugs and weapons.

A short documentary with Brown's photos can be seen at MSNBC.com.

Among the most sought after items are rhino horn -- which is five times as valuable as gold -- tiger meat and bear bile. You read that right. Traditional Chinese medicine says that bear bile can cure hepatitis. Write that down Echowood.

Leave those poor monkeys alone. They have problems enough as it is...