Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo mourns loss of female southern white rhino

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Henry Doorly Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved white rhino.

Mashile, a 40-year-old white rhino, died last week after a period of age-related health issues.

Mashile was a resident of the Henry Doorly Zoo for nearly 27 years. Her heath had been closely monitored due to a tumor in her pelvic region, and her health in recent months had been affected by the lack of mobility and discomfort that could not be managed with medication…

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