SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Zoo Miami has announced the passing of its beloved rhino, Toshi.

Toshi was a staple with the zoo since his arrival from Japan in 1983.

Zoo officials made the decision to euthanize him because of age and health-related issues.

Toshi was believed to be the oldest Eastern Black rhino in North America and the second oldest in the world.

He was 43.

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