Remembering P-22: Full coverage of L.A.’s famous mountain lion

The Natural History Museum said it does not plan to put P-22’s remains on display. Native American leaders want a ceremonial burial in Griffith Park.

Celebrity is far too shallow a gloss on P-22. What made this mountain lion essential was not that he was famous, but that he persevered.

P-22, who has been euthanized due to severe injuries, was thought to be about 12 years old.

State officials ultimately decided to euthanize P-22 at 9 a.m. Saturday morning due to serious health issues.