Southern California's most popular puma gained fame as P-22 and cast a spotlight on the troubled population of California’s endangered mountain lions and their decreasing genetic diversity
n the Hollywood Hills and likely attacked another weeks later. Wildlife officials said the puma seemed to be"exhibiting signs of distress," in part due to aging.
The Natural History Museum took possession of the animal's remains, prompting swift condemnation by tribal leaders who feared P-22′s body could be taxidermized and put on display. Samples taken during the animal's necropsy also are causing concerns among the tribal communities about burying the cougar intact.
Ordeñana and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife have apologized, saying they should have spoken with the tribes from the start. Salazar and Martinez, however, do not believe samples should be taken from the animal's remains and held by the museum in perpetuity. “We do need data from these animals, even P-22, for science," said Pratt, who calls him “the Brad Pitt” of pumas.
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