Los Angeles to memorialize late mountain lion P-22 with sculpture in Griffith Park
Los Angeles will install a bronze sculpture of the famous mountain lion P-22 at Griffith Park to honor his legacy. The artwork, created by artist Adam Matano, depicts the cougar stepping down from a podium adorned with local wildlife and flora. This memorial project was funded by private philanthropy and championed by the National Wildlife Federation.
- ▪P-22 gained national fame after photographer Steve Winter captured an iconic image of him near the Hollywood sign.
- ▪The sculpture is designed to symbolize the wild entering Los Angeles and awakening the city to its natural environment.
- ▪P-22 was euthanized in December 2022 after attacking a leashed dog and showing signs of declining health.
- ▪The lion's journey across freeways helped drive the creation of the Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing, which is slated to open in December.
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P-22 in Los Angeles, California, in 2012. Photograph: National History Museum of LA/Griffith Park Connectivity/ReutersView image in fullscreenP-22 in Los Angeles, California, in 2012. Photograph: National History Museum of LA/Griffith Park Connectivity/ReutersLos AngelesLos Angeles to memorialize late mountain lion P-22 with sculpture in Griffith ParkThe wild feline made its home in the park before being euthanized in 2022 after showing signs of declining healthRoque PlanasFri 11 Sep 2026 16.56 EDTLast modified on Fri 11 Sep 2026 16.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe city of Los Angeles will memorialize its most famous mountain lion with a bronze sculpture at Griffith Park, the 4,200-acre (1,700-hectare) stretch of land the cougar once roamed.Known as “P-22”, the number assigned…
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