New documentary film highlights groundbreaking research from the Yellowstone Cougar Project and offers rare insight into the park’s elusive cougar population
Yellowstone Forever, in partnership with the fStop Foundation, will host a series of public screenings of Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project, a powerful new documentary that offers a rare look into the lives of Yellowstone’s elusive cougars and the science guiding their conservation.
The film explores groundbreaking research from the Yellowstone Cougar Project and highlights the critical role cougars play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem within Yellowstone National Park. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Dan Stahler, senior wildlife biologist at Yellowstone National Park, along with the filmmakers and members of the Yellowstone Cougar Project team.
“These screenings create an opportunity for the public to connect more deeply with the science, the stories, and the people working to better understand and protect Yellowstone’s wildlife,” explains Lisa Diekmann, President and CEO of Yellowstone Forever. “We are proud to support Yellowstone’s Cougar Project through our comprehensive fundraising efforts.”
Following screenings in Big Sky and Jackson earlier this year, additional events will be held within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this month. The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts hosts in Livingston on Thursday, April 9th, with a secondary screening at Bozeman’s Ellen Theatre on Wednesday, April 15th. Both events begin at 6pm with a reception and post-film panel Q&A.
Proceeds from the screenings support Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, and help advance wildlife research, education, and conservation efforts across the region.
Audience members are encouraged to secure tickets early and take part in an evening that brings science, storytelling and stewardship together, offering an intimate glimpse into the hidden world of Yellowstone’s cougars and the ongoing efforts to protect them for generations to come.
For more information and ticket links, visit www.yellowstone.org (search “cougar”).
Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the park through education and philanthropy. The organization connects people to Yellowstone through outstanding visitor experiences and educational programs while raising funds for priority projects that protect the park’s ecosystem and wildlife, preserve its heritage, history, and trails, and enhance visitor education and engagement. Through these efforts, the organization supports enduring stewardship of one of the nation’s most treasured natural landscapes. •
