Omaha's Zoo announces death of rhinoceros

THERE. IT’S GONE. ALL RIGHT. NOW WE HAVE SOME SAD NEWS TO PASS ALONG THIS MORNING. OMAHA HENRY DOORLY ZOO IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF A BELOVED RHINO. 15 YEAR OLD JOHN WHO DIED FROM A GASTRO INTESTINAL ILLNESS ON TUESDAY. OFFICIALS SAY JOHN T WAS KNOWN FOR HIS GENTLE DEMEANOR. HIS LEGACY CARRIES ON WITH HIS SON, MARSHALL, WHO STILL LIVES AT THE ZOO AND HIS D

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said Saturday Jontu, a 15-year-old Greater one-horned rhinoceros died earlier in the week from a gastrointestinal illness.The zoo said Jontu was a popular feature of its Asian Highland exhibit. The rhino had been with the zoo since 2011."Jontu was an incredible representative of Greater one-horned rhinos," said Dan Cassidy, Vice President of Animal Management in a news release. The zoo said Jontu was known for his calm and gentle demeanor.The zoo's Veterinary and Animal Care teams had been watching the rhino for several weeks according to the news release. Jontu was euthanized once his condition deteriorated.There are only an estimated 3,500 to 3,600 Greater one-horned rhinos in the world.Related Content:

OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said Saturday Jontu, a 15-year-old Greater one-horned rhinoceros died earlier in the week from a gastrointestinal illness.

The zoo said Jontu was a popular feature of its Asian Highland exhibit. The rhino had been with the zoo since 2011.

"Jontu was an incredible representative of Greater one-horned rhinos," said Dan Cassidy, Vice President of Animal Management in a news release.

The zoo said Jontu was known for his calm and gentle demeanor.

The zoo's Veterinary and Animal Care teams had been watching the rhino for several weeks according to the news release. Jontu was euthanized once his condition deteriorated.

There are only an estimated 3,500 to 3,600 Greater one-horned rhinos in the world.

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Omaha's Zoo announces death of rhinoceros

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