Colombia to Cull 80 Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar's Zoo

Colombian officials plan to cull up to 80 hippos descended from those brought by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Environment Minister Irene Vélez states the decision follows unsuccessful and costly attempts to manage their population, as the feral hippos threaten native species and local villagers. The timeline for the culling has not been disclosed.

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