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id: 9b4a2ea3dc
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-08 15:07 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 17:23 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Zoo Atlanta announces death of southern white rhino Zuri

Zoo Atlanta said its 2-year-old southern white rhino, Zuri, died Nov. 6 after a brief illness and a sharp decline in her health.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/atlanta/section/life.md) · Entities: [Zoo Atlanta](/atlanta/wiki/zoo-atlanta.md), [Zuri](/atlanta/wiki/zuri.md)

## Coverage

- [Rough Draft Atlanta](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/11/08/zoo-atlanta-rhino-zuri-dies/), 2026-11-08 15:07 EST: Zoo Atlanta announces ‘devatating loss’ of southern white rhino
- [FOX 5 Atlanta](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/zoo-atlantas-2-year-old-rhino-dies-after-brief-illness), 2026-11-08 16:31 EST: Zoo Atlanta’s 2-year-old rhino dies after brief illness
- [Atlanta News First (CBS)](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/11/08/zoo-atlanta-announces-loss-southern-white-rhino/), 2026-11-08 17:23 EST: Zoo Atlanta announces loss of Southern white rhino

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