Put on your hiking shoes, pack your binoculars, and rediscover the City of Angels. Westways Magazine

Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner,Wild LAhas something for everyone. It looks at the factorsthatshape local natureincluding fire, floods, and climateand profiles over 100 localspecies, from easy-to-spot squirrels and praying mantids tomore elusivegreen sea turtles, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. Also included aredescriptions ofday trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.