From left, Joey Salehi, Jared North and Scotch Crisostomo pose with a cutout of P-22, based on a photo by Steve Winter of National Geographic, on Saturday at the Greek Theater.
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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 — honored the puma’s far-reaching impact on environmental advocacy and wildlife research.
Women stand during a blessing by Alan Salazar, a Chumas and Tataviam elder.
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Jennifer Johnson of Long Beach arrives in costume.
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Brian Meredith, with the Natural History Museum, operates a string puppet of P-22.
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Students from 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 photo of P-22.
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