P22

Like many lovers of L.A.’s outdoors, I found myself unexpectedly emotional on Saturday morning after learning that P-22, the legendary mountain lion of Griffith Park, had been peacefully and compassionately euthanized.The outpouring of support and thoughtful eulogies dedicated to this cat have been, like the cat himself, inspirational. The moment warranted an above-the-fold front-page headline here at The Times and made headlines in other prominent papers around the world. A moving remembrance from the National Wildlife…

Hello, it’s Monday, Dec. 19, and here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today:TOP STORIES Remembering L.A.'s P-22For a decade, he was perhaps L.A.’s wildest and most elusive resident. So when word spread that the mountain lion P-22 was gone, his city swelled with sadness and admiration. In a tearful news conference, wildlife biologists described multiple chronic illnesses that may have contributed to the mountain lion’s recent uncharacteristic behavior. The big cat of Griffith Park was “compassionately euthanized”…

Since capturing P-22 earlier this week, wildlife officials struggled with the best path for the celebrity mountain lion who spent more than a decade roaming Griffith Park and the hillsides of Los Angeles.State officials ultimately decided to euthanize P-22 at 9 a.m. Saturday morning due to serious health issues. Here is what we know about the mountain lion and his deteriorating condition.“This really hurts and I know that. It’s been an incredibly difficult several days,” said Chuck Bonham, director of the California…

The mountain lion P-22, who lived in the heart of Los Angeles for more than a decade and became the face of an international campaign to save California’s threatened puma population, was “compassionately euthanized” Saturday morning, according to the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife’s director, due to the serious injuries he suffered earlier this week.P-22 was thought to be about 12 years old. Wildlife biologists with the National Park Service and the state’s wildlife department captured the mountain lion in…

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Friday, Dec. 16. I’m Ryan Fonseca and I, like many Southern Californians, am worried about P-22. The wildly famous big cat was captured earlier this week by wildlife officials, who report his health has drastically declined. Biologists also believe the puma was struck by a car before he retreated to the backyard in Los Feliz where he was caught.In recent months, he’d been prowling unusually close to humans. Last month he killed a leashed Chihuahua —…

P-22, Los Angeles’ legendary mountain lion, is suffering from serious health issues and will not be released back into Griffith Park, according to officials, who said euthanasia is one option if his health deteriorates.When the big cat was hauled out of a Los Feliz backyard Monday, wildlife officials planned to give him a thorough examination in order to assess what may have led him to wander into residential areas recently and attack small pets. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said no options are off the…

P-22, celebrity mountain lion and Griffith Park’s most wanted big cat, was captured Monday morning in a Los Feliz backyard, the homeowner told The Times.Resident Sarah Picchi said the lion was caught near Franklin Avenue and St. George Street in the Franklin Hills area.P-22 had been sought for evaluation by the National Park Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after “exhibiting some signs of distress” in recent weeks, including killing a leashed Chihuahua and attacking another dog.Picchi was on a…

P-22, the Los Angeles area’s most renowned wild animal, will be captured and evaluated after possibly “exhibiting signs of distress” including killing a leashed Chihuahua last month and attacking another Chihuahua last week, wildlife officials said Thursday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said it plans to capture the mountain lion for a health evaluation after which “CDFW veterinarians and biologists will determine the best next steps for the animal while also prioritizing the safety of the surrounding…

Vivo Y02 is reportedly making its way to the Indian market soon, and ahead of its release, India price details and key specifications of the phone have been tipped online. The Vivo Y02 is said to come in two colour options and could be powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The entry-level smartphone is expected to carry a single 8-megapixel sensor. The Vivo Y02 is said to pack a 5,000mAh battery. The Vivo Y02 is likely to succeed the Vivo Y01 that debuted in India in May this year.Known tipster…

One of my all-time favorite items in my closet is a beat-up, heavily worn, sadly discontinued shirt featuring a portrait of the mountain lion P-22 and the word “Citizen” underneath it.Created by outdoor company Runyon Canyon Apparel and benefiting Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife, the shirt was released shortly after P-22 was first spotted in Griffith Park in 2012. I love wearing it because it always sparks conversations. I’ve gotten knowing nods and high-fives from fellow hikers inside Griffith Park. When I brought it…