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All Creatures Podcast

Saving Sumatran Tigers w/Leif Cocks

All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

Nature, Science, Natural Sciences

4.7563 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Angie interviews wildlife conservationist Leif Cocks, founder of the International Tiger Project, about saving wild tigers through large-scale rainforest protection in Indonesia and Laos. They discuss why tiger conservation matters for biodiversity and climate resilience, the extinction of Bali and Javan tigers, and the urgent reality that fewer than 300 Sumatran tigers remain in fragmented habitats. Leif explains the major threats facing tigers (including habitat loss, poaching, prey decline, and human conflict) and how ranger teams, camera traps, rescue programs, and local community support are helping protect remaining populations. He also shares how listeners can help through rainforest sponsorships, recurring donations, and ethical eco-tourism initiatives. International Tiger Project HERE == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:05.2

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0:13.9

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0:25.5

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0:27.5

Subscribe now at Bloomberg.com. Hello, everyone, and welcome to All Creatures Podcast.

0:54.6

I'm Angie, and today is a very special interview because we get to talk all about tigers

1:00.5

with one of our favorite guests, Laif Cox, who is a world-renowned wildlife conservationist

1:06.9

and founder of the International Tiger Project.

1:10.7

Laif has decades of experience working directly in tiger habitats across Southeast Asia.

1:16.8

And he has years in the field observing and supporting efforts around the last remaining populations

1:23.2

of the critically endangered Sumatran tiger.

1:27.0

Leif has been fighting hard for over 30 years, not only to protect tigers in their habitats,

1:32.2

but also orangutans and elephants.

1:35.5

To do this, Leif founded the International Tiger Project, along with its sister organizations,

1:41.5

the orangutan Project, the International Elephant Project, and Forest for People

1:45.9

to ensure the survival of Sumatran tigers and to promote the welfare of all

1:51.5

individuals within the rainforest ecosystems across Borneo, Sumatra, and Laos.

1:57.5

So, Leif, welcome back to All Creatures Podcast.

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