P-22, the late, great mountain lion and inspiration for the narrator of the new novel ‘Open Throat,’ on the prowl in 2021. (Miguel Ordeñana / Natural History Museum )
At times, P-22 seems aware of the trail cameras that monitor his movements in Griffith Park. (Miguel Ordeñana / Natural History Museum)
In this May 2020 shot, P-22 appears wary of the trail camera. (Miguel Ordeñana / Natural History Museum)
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P-22 is believed to be 12 or 13 years old. Mountain lions don’t typically survive more than 12 years in the wild. (Miguel Ordeñana / Natural History Museum)