Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo announces the death of rhino, snow leopard

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced the death of two animals.

In a post on social media on Friday, the zoo said Mashile — a nearly 40-year-old female southern white rhino — died last week after a period of age-related health challenges.

Mashile was with the zoo for nearly 27 years, and zoo staff said she was being closely monitored due to the presence of an inoperable internal tumor in her pelvic region…

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