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The Cat That Changed Los Angeles

From the opening day of Fierce! The Story of Cats, a discussion on P-22, the mountain lion that left a lasting influence on art, culture, wildlife conservation, and public awareness of urban nature.

Side-by-side head and shoulders portraits of Beth Pratt, Miguel Ordeñana, Samantha Morales Johnson Yang, and Warren Dickson

What better way to celebrate cats than by commemorating the life and legacy of Los Angeles’s most famous feline? The mountain lion P-22 left a lasting influence on art, culture, wildlife conservation, and public awareness of urban nature. His story continues to inspire us today, and you can see his influence all throughout our city. Join our speakers Miguel Ordeñana (Senior Manager, Community Science, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County), Warren Dickson (Co-Owner, 3rd Rock Hip Hop), Samantha Morales Johnson Yang (Biologist & Cultural Affairs, Gabrieleno Tongva Band of Mission Indians), and moderator Beth Pratt (Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation) for this unforgettable conversation.

Learn more about Fierce! The Story of Cats.