Los Angeles to memorialize late mountain lion P-22 with sculpture in Griffith Park
The wild feline made its home in the park before being euthanized in 2022 after showing signs of declining health
TL;DR
- A bronze sculpture of mountain lion P-22 will be installed in Griffith Park, Los Angeles.
- P-22 became famous after being photographed in Griffith Park with the Hollywood sign.
- Artist Adam Matano created the sculpture to symbolize the wild's presence in the city.
- The project was funded by private donations.
- P-22's ability to cross freeways inspired the development of the Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing.
- P-22 was euthanized in December 2022 due to declining health, likely from a vehicle strike.