'He mirrors us.' Tongva artists see the Indigenous story in the tragedy of P-22

When Los Angeles' most celebrated mountain lion, known as P-22, was euthanized Saturday, his passing prompted headlines across the country, accolades from prominent politicians and a memorial hike in honor of what one congressman called "our beloved mascot."But perhaps the most heartfelt tribute came from representatives of the Tongva, Los Angeles' first people, who feel, like P-22, displaced from their own land.

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