the second-most-populated city in america is actually a biodiversese hotspot--one of just a few in the entire world. within t the confines ofof this coconcrete jungle, spececies are adapting and, in some cases, even thriving. welcome to the los angeles urban wild. woman: southern california is one of many hotspot areas around the globe which are areas of extraordinary biological diversity. man: if we just think about l.a. county, you're going from sea level to 10,064 feet when you get up to mt. san antoniowhen you t think about that elevation r range, which is thehe greatestst elevevational range ofof any coy in t the united stateses, ther'a diverse s suite of habitats inn there, , and that includess habitat that might be right along the busiest freeway in the country...but it also includes places where mountain lions live. i mean, it's just this place of absolutely incredible diversity when it comes toto thinking abot types of habitat anand types of species s that are thhriving he. man: hey, i thought i told you guys to get out of here. now, go. come on. get out of here. male reporter