As wild animals increasingly roam our city streets, one expert observes the stark difference between hosting thousands of urban raccoons and managing just a few urban leopards. This phenomenon raises pressing questions about how humans can—and should—coexist safely with wildlife in metropolitan areas.

A young mountain lion named P-36 roams the wilds of Northern California, and in winter 2023, a dedicated Fairfax filmmaker set out to capture its extraordinary path. Traveling from ranches to forested foothills, the film offers a close look at the wildlife challenges and triumphs in this rugged region.