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Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the secret animal world beneath the Hollywood sign

An international symbol for the city, the sign is also hallmark of the region’s environmental richness Atop Mount Lee, in the heart of Los Angeles, the wind…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

5 Oct 2026, 19:30 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 0 views

Image accompanying the story: Snakes, bobcats, mountain lions: the secret animal world beneath the Hollywood sign — Image: Photograph: Curioso.Photography/Alamy · via The Guardian

According to The Guardian, an international symbol for the city, the sign is also hallmark of the region’s environmental richness Atop Mount Lee, in the heart of Los Angeles, the wind is quiet.

Two red-tailed hawks sail above, barely flapping as they coast the thermal air like surfers on a wave. Standing beside the giant letters of the Hollywood sign, the city seems peaceful.

This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hollywood, Atop Mount Lee and Los Angeles.

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Key details

Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 5 Oct 2026, 19:30 IST
Key names: Hollywood, Atop Mount Lee, Los Angeles, Catalina Island
Section: Environment
Figure cited: On a clear day, blocks and blocks of homes unfold beneath and the skies reveal sights all the way to Catalina Island – 10 miles out, across the Pacific. (The Guardian)