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id: ad22b9d115
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 11:53 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 11:53 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Zoo Atlanta's southern white rhino Zuri dies at 2

Zoo Atlanta said Zuri, its first southern white rhino born at the zoo, died Friday, Nov. 6, after a brief illness. The cause has not been determined.

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

## Coverage

- [CBS News Atlanta](https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/zoo-atlantas-first-southern-white-rhino-calf-dies-at-2/), 2026-11-09 11:53 EST: Zoo Atlanta's first southern white rhino calf dies at 2

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