Finding the Light

“I truly believe mountain lions saved my life and I feel obligated to try to give back and conserve this amazing, misunderstood species.”

For Savannah Rose, tracking America’s most secretive apex predator is more than a passion. Taking photographs of mountain lions has been her path to healing after a tragedy upended her life.

Deeply depressed, she was absent mindedly watching documentaries when a movie about mountain lion biology came on. When she learned it was filmed near her home in Jackson Hole, she knew she had to see one of these animals for herself, but she was out of shape and sick in body and mind.

In this webinar, Savannah will share a deeply personal journey, working on her physical and mental health, through her many failures with tracking lions, to finally being mentored to walk in the footsteps of these amazing cats. We will also talk about advocacy for wildlife and the current status of mountain lions in Wyoming.

Content note: Please be advised that this webinar will include a discussion of depression, PTSD, suicide and substance abuse.

About the Presenter

Savannah Rose is a full-time freelance wildlife photographer and camera trap technician with a passion for the earth’s biodiversity and conservation efforts. She is specifically drawn to North America’s apex predators and strives to capture portraits of the most evocative and elusive creatures. She has lived in Jackson Hole since 2015 and is grateful for the opportunity to share the beautiful stories of these animal’s lives.