A famous mountain lion in southern California recently passed away. Known by the name P-22, the local celebrity had made his home in Griffith Park, near the famous Hollywood sign. P-22’s life and death raise important questions about the impact human population density and development have on the habitat of mountain lions and other wildlife in southern California. Listen to learn about P-22, the struggles mountain lions face, and the efforts underway to better protect their habitat from the urban landscape that threatens it.
Story Length: 3:20
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AIR DATE: 12/22/2022
