November 2, 2024

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The famous wild cougar died in Los Angeles

The famous wild cougar died in Los Angeles

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Cougar B22, a cougar who lived in a Los Angeles city park for more than 10 years, died Saturday. The 12-year-old animal was injured — possibly in a collision — and received an injection, according to the Los Angeles Times. The cougar was also suffering from several illnesses, and was captured on Monday after attacking three dogs.

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The cougar first appeared in 2012 in Griffith Park, which is an area of ​​about three square miles surrounded by highways. Wildlife photographer Steve Winter managed to capture the beast with the famous Hollywood sign in the background. The P-22 has become the face of an international campaign to save the endangered Southern California cougars.

Recently, things have not been going well for the animal. An examination revealed that the P-22 had a fractured skull, injury to the right eye, and damage to internal organs. He also suffered from heart, kidney and liver diseases. Puma fans hoped the beast could be moved to a nature reserve, but it was decided to get rid of it due to its poor health.

One US congressman calls the P-22 a “beloved mascot.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the P-22’s years of living “on a wild island in the heart of Los Angeles have enthralled people around the world and given new impetus to efforts to preserve our diverse native species and ecosystems for protection.”