P-22

Things are getting wild here in LA.  P-22, or Puma 22 has arrived.

The numerous rumors of a mountain lion living in Griffith Park have now been verified through a critter cam photo.  The 4210 acre park in the middle of the city has long been home to deer and coyotes,  and this most recent beast had to cross freeways and suburbs to arrive at its new home.  The fate of urban mountain lions makes my heart stop briefly, and despite my excitement, I fear for this one now.

"Griffith Park is so tiny, yet we have this young male mountain lion in there," Sikich (National Park Service) said. "We're really interested in how he got there, how long he will stay and, if and when he chooses to leave, how he will cross these freeways."

May I suggest another carmageddon to facilitate his migration?

Found via South Willard.