PHOTOS: The Greek Theater celebrates the P-22
Thousands of people flocked to the Greek Theater on Saturday to celebrate the legacy of P-22, the mountain lion who lived in Griffith Park for more than a decade.
In an event that lasted more than three hours and was streamed online to thousands of viewers, more than four dozen speakers – including scientists, advocates, politicians and celebrities – paid tribute to the cougar’s tremendous impact on conservation and wildlife research.
Women stand during a blessing by Alan Salazar, a Chumas elder and Tataviam.
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Jennifer Johnson of Long Beach arrives in costume.
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Brian Meredith of the Natural History Museum operates a P-22 string puppet.
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Students at San Pascual STEAM Magnet Elementary School sing an original song, “P-22 We Love You,” while playing ukuleles.
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Warren Dickson, right, of 3rd Rock Hip Hop, sings.
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National Geographic photographer Steve Winter holds his picture of P-22.
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