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Dr Latika Nath – Nat Geo's Tiger Princess: Pioneering Conservation and Studying Big Cats in the Wild

Dr Latika Nath – Nat Geo's Tiger Princess: Pioneering Conservation and Studying Big Cats in the Wild

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 From the jungles of India to the global stage of wildlife conservation, Dr Latika Nath has spent her life studying and protecting big cats, becoming the first woman in the world to study tigers in the wild. Known as Nat Geo's "Tiger Princess," she shares stories from deep in the forests where she observed tigers using tools, hunting porcupines, and navigating complex human-wildlife conflicts. In this episode, Latika takes us on her journey from a childhood spent exploring the outdoors to pursuing her dream in a male-dominated field, studying elephants and tigers in the wild. She shares the challenges of working in remote areas, the lessons learned from female tigers, and her tireless efforts to combat poaching. We also dive into her work as a conservation photographer, using images to tell stories that inspire action, and her advice for women and girls aiming to make their mark in conservation. Latika's story is one of courage, dedication, and the belief that one person's passion can make a world of difference. This episode is for you if: You love wildlife and big catsYou're curious about conservation and sustainabilityYou want inspiration from a trailblazing woman in a male-dominated fieldYou're motivated by stories of courage, resilience, and following your passions *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Dr LatikaWorking as a Conservation Ecologist and conservation photographer Being based out of Indian Studying big cats all over the world Using her photography to share stories about conservation Working as an expert on Tourism and sustainabilityWorking with the Indian Planning Commission as an in-house advisor Being an only child and spending most of her time outdoors Living close to a National ParkDeciding at 6 years old that she wanted to be an ecologist Being encouraged to pursue her dreamsPeople in the 1970s not knowing what an ecologist wasNot being able to study the subjects she wanted toBeing a girl in a male dominated fieldBeing the first woman in the world to study tigersMoving over to the UK to continue her education at Bangor University, WalesDoing her masters thesis on elephant and human conflict in Indian How elephants follow the old memoriesHer passion and interest in tigersWanting to study snow leopards initiallyTerrorism in Kashmir and how it changed the direction of her lifeBeing inspired by Dr HS PablaThe tiger population in India currently Project tiger - being responsible for the conservation of the tiger in the wildBeing the only person in the park and being truly on her own in the wild with the animals What it was like studying the tigers and the relationships that developedDiscovering new knowledge about tigersSeeing tigers using toolsHow tigers eat porcupines The expedition logisticsLessons learned from female tigers The biggest danger to tigers going forwardHow to combat poaching Getting the nickname - The Tiger PrincessBeing filmed by National Geographic for a 1hr documentary Advice and tips for women and girls who want to enter the space of conservation Advice for women around self belief and self confidence and why there work is importantWhat's next for Dr LakitaWriting her next bookHaving a photography expedition in London in June 2026How to connect with Dr LakitaFinal words of advice around following your passions and interestsHaving good days and bad days - go one day, one step at a time and why it can make a big difference Hang in there and take that one step everyday Social Media Website: www.latikanath.com Instagram: @latikanath Facebook: @nathlatika
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