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How P-22 Came to Live in Griffith Park

What brought Hollywood’s Cat to the 8 square mile park and what could have been done to prevent it? A male cougar requires approximately 200 square miles of space. The National Parks Service has suggested that a wildlife crossing would have expanded the mountain lion's territory giving it a chance to find a mate. Unfortunately, P-22 was eventually euthanized after increased encounters.

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