KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana |Little Rock, Ark., zoo reports death of rhinoceros
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Associated Press - October 16, 2009 7:44 PM ET
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Little Rock Zoo officials say Dudley the rhinoceros has died at the age of 42.
A news release from the zoo said Dudley was euthanized Friday after zookeepers found him lying down and struggling unsuccessfully to get to his feet. The zoo said Dudley had been in decline recently, losing weight and resting his head on the ground for long periods.
The release said Dudley had lived there since 1995, when he was acquired from the Fort Worth Zoo. The release said rhinos in captivity typically live into their mid-30's so when Dudley was acquired at age 28 he was expected to only live a few more years, but far surpassed his life expectancy.
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