Los Angeles to memorialize late mountain lion P-22 with sculpture in Griffith Park
Summary
The city of Los Angeles will honor a famous mountain lion called P-22 with a bronze statue in Griffith Park, where the animal once lived. The sculpture, created by artist Adam Matano, will be placed at the park’s visitor center and was funded by private donors.Key Facts
- P-22 was a mountain lion known for living in Griffith Park, Los Angeles.
- He became well-known after a photographer took a famous photo of him near the Hollywood sign.
- The bronze sculpture shows P-22 stepping down from a platform decorated with local plants and animals.
- The sculpture aims to represent nature living within the city of Los Angeles.
- P-22 had to cross busy freeways to reach Griffith Park, highlighting the need for wildlife crossings.
- The Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing, the world’s largest, is opening soon to help animals move safely.
- P-22 was euthanized in December 2022 due to health problems after attacking a dog and possibly being hit by a vehicle.
- He was likely born in the Santa Monica Mountains and lived about 12 years.
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