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More than two months after his death, the Southland's most famous mountain lion, P-22, has been buried at an undisclosed location in the Santa Monica Mountains, a wildlife official said Monday.
“The death of P-22 has affected all of us and he will forever be a revered icon and ambassador for wildlife conservation."
Members of four local tribes led a ceremony to honor the beloved puma, who was buried in an undisclosed location.
P-22 became a symbol for California's endangered mountain lions
The cougar's death set off a debate between tribes in the Los Angeles area and wildlife officials over whether scientists could keep samples of the animal's remains for future testing and research.