All Creatures Podcast

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

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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.

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In this classic episode, Chris and Angie dive into the incredible world of the Humpback Whale — famous for their haunting songs, massive migrations, and spectacular breaches. Once driven close to extinction by commercial whaling, humpbacks are now listed as largely recovering globally, though some populations remain vulnerable to threats including entanglement, ship strikes, climate change, noise pollution, and prey decline.

The episode explores how these whales help support healthy ocean ecosystems by cycling nutrients through the water column, benefiting marine food webs from plankton to fish populations. Along the way, they uncover the science behind whale song, communication, and why protecting humpbacks still matters for the future of our oceans.

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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 [email protected]

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Chris hosts Stacy and Jeremy Hill to discuss intentional food choices, local and seasonal eating, and reducing carbon impacts from long-distance shipping and food waste.

The Hills, based at Gooseberry Bridge Farm in southern Missouri, describe how homegrown tomatoes sparked their journey into gardening and preserving, leading to better flavor, nutrition, lower costs, and improved food security for their family of eight. They explain practical ways to start small, preserve surplus (freezing tomatoes for later sauce), and safely can foods by understanding acidity, using tested recipes, and choosing water-bath vs. pressure canning to avoid botulism.

They also cover dehydrating, freeze-drying, fermenting, time management, involving kids, pest control with beneficial insects and targeted methods, and their book The Preserver’s Garden.
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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 [email protected]

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The Sumatran Rhinoceros is one of the rarest mammals on Earth, with fewer than 80 animals remaining.

Chris and Angie explore the ancient history of this unique rhino, the devastating threats pushing it toward extinction, and the global conservation efforts racing to save the species before it disappears forever. This episode first aired in 2021.

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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 [email protected]

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Chris revisits a recent episode on “apathy,” arguing that what looks like not caring is often overwhelm that leads to disconnection and learned helplessness, reinforced by the belief that only governments or corporations can fix environmental crises like the projected 90% decline of endangered emperor penguins.

He counters that systems ultimately respond to collective human behavior (what people buy, support, and pay attention to) and that change begins with identity: seeing yourself as someone whose choices matter, not being perfect. He emphasizes that major change can occur when about 3.5% act consistently, urging listeners to stay connected and choose consciously to help restore balance.

Timeline

00:00 Overwhelm Not Apathy
02:28 One Person Doubts
06:04 Learned Helplessness Trap
07:00 Systems Follow People
10:27 Identity Drives Choices
14:09 Small Daily Decisions
17:26 Palm Oil Pressure
19:12 Conservation Case Studies
22:35 The 3.5 Percent Tipping Point
24:43 Choose To Stay Engaged

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