P-22, the iconic mountain lion who roamed Los Angeles, was euthanized Saturday.
mountain lion who was euthanized Saturday due to severe injuries suffered in a likely automobile accident.
Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Saturday morning that P-22 had been "compassionately euthanized" after a comprehensive medical evaluation showed he had "several severe injuries and chronic health problems." "P-22's advanced age, combined with chronic, debilitating, life-shortening conditions and the clear need for extensive long-term veterinary intervention left P-22 with no hope for a positive outcome," the CDFW said in a statement.The National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign is partnering with artist and activist, Corie Mattie on a special "Peace, Love and P-22" mural that will bring her signature, bright yellow colors to the Silver Lake community.
He was initially captured and outfitted with a tracking collar in 2012. At the time of his last capture, he weighed 123 pounds. Officials hope the completion of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project near Agoura Hills will dramatically improve conditions for the region's sparse mountain lion population. The crossing will span over 10 lanes of the Ventura Freeway in Liberty Canyon when completed in 2025, and aims to provide a connection between the small population of mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains and the larger and genetically diverse populations to the north.
"He also showed us what they are capable of: surviving and co- existing with millions of people in a city as dense and sprawling as Los Angeles."Officials are investigating a report that a mountain lion was struck by a vehicle days before P-22 was captured in the Franklin Hills community.
"P-22's journey to and life in Griffith Park was a miracle," Pratt continued. "It's my hope that future mountain lions will be able to walk in the steps of P-22 without risking their lives on California's highways and streets. We owe it to P-22 to build more crossings and connect the habitats where we live now."
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