P-22, celebrity mountain lion in California, euthanized after injuries

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P-22's severe injuries, likely suffered when struck by a vehicle, led to the big cat being euthanized.

reported. The crossing was envisioned to give big cats, coyotes, deer and other wildlife a safe path to the nearby Santa Monica Mountains, according to the news organization.

The big cat first gained notoriety in 2012 when he was caught on a photograph snapped by a motion-sensing camera in Griffith Park, thereported. The cat had traveled to the park from his likely birthplace in the Santa Monica Mountains, journeying across at least two freeways in the Los Angeles area, according to the newspaper.

“P-22′s survival on an island of wilderness in the heart of Los Angeles captivated people around the world and revitalized efforts to protect our diverse native species and ecosystems,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement Saturday. P-22 was an icon. His incredible journey helped inspire a new era of urban conservation, including the world’s largest wildlife crossing in CA. I grew up loving these cats. Thinking of my dad today who was a wildlife activist & taught me about protecting these precious animals.

 

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