Hollywood’s next big star is a mountain lion

A new mountain lion has been spotted in Los Angeles, and locals are eager to catch a glimpse of it.

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The exclusive neighbourhoods near California's famous “Hollywood” sign have long been a refuge for the rich and famous. But for a decade, those hillsides also were home to “P-22” - or the “Brad Pitt” of mountain lions.

P-22, or Puma-22, became an international sensation after his photograph in front of the Hollywood sign at night appeared in National Geographic.

“When he showed up, he became an A-lister,” said Beth Pratt, the California director of the National Wildlife Federation.

“People were just in awe that this wild creature was there, and they came to love and connect with him in different ways.”

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