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Colombia's Invasive Hippos in Controversial Relocation Plan

Updated 2026-05-08 16:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

A plan to cull Colombia’s invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire who proposes relocating the animals to India. The hippos, descendants of those left behind by drug lord Pablo Escobar, are causing environmental issues in their native habitat.

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In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire's offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India's wildlife reserve instead.
2026-05-08 16:24 UTC
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