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🌱 How Southwick’s Zoo is coping after beloved rhino Thelma’s sudden death

Mendon, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How Southwick’s Zoo is coping after beloved rhino Thelma’s sudden death

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Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beloved Southwick's Zoo White Rhino Passes Away Unexpectedly (fun107.com) — Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon is mourning the unexpected death of Thelma, a white rhino who delighted visitors and helped raise support for global rhino conservation. Her companion rhino, Louise, has been taken off exhibit for close veterinary monitoring while staff and guests process the loss of a much-loved animal ambassador.
   

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