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Lu the hippo dies at Florida wildlife park. What to know about gentle giant seen by generations
Lu the hippo died June 8. He had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old.
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Secrecy surrounds FDEP’s work at Homosassa Wildlife Park
The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park is still struggling to fully open all amenities and features ...
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Lu the Hippo, longtime resident of Homosassa Springs State Park, passes away
Officials from Florida State Parks announced the death of Lu, a hippo who "touched the lives of millions" for over 60 years, on Sunday. Hundreds of comments flooded the announcement on social media.
Homosassa Springs beloved hippo dies at 65
(WFLA)—Lu, the beloved hippo at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died. Florida State Parks announced the passing of Lu on Sunday night. “For over 60 years, Lu touched the ...
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‘Cherished’ 3-ton animal featured in movies dies at Florida wildlife park at 65 - Sacramento Bee
A resident hippopotamus of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Florida has died at the age of 65, park officials announced. Screengrab from Friends of Homosassa Springs ...
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65-year-old hippo, oldest in Americas, dies at Florida park | The Olympian
A resident hippopotamus of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Florida has died at the age of 65, park officials announced. Screengrab from Friends of Homosassa Springs ...
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Lu, beloved Homosassa Springs hippo, dies at 65
Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park ...
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‘Cherished’ 3-ton animal featured in movies dies at Florida wildlife park at 65 - Lexington Herald Leader
A resident hippopotamus of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Florida has died at the age of 65, park officials announced. Screengrab from Friends of Homosassa Springs ...
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‘Cherished’ 3-ton animal featured in movies dies at Florida wildlife park at 65 - Merced Sun-Star
A resident hippopotamus of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Florida has died at the age of 65, park officials announced. Screengrab from Friends of Homosassa Springs ...