Colombia moves to cull up to 80 hippos tied to Escobar’s private zoo

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Source: The Guardian
Colombia moves to cull up to 80 hippos tied to Escobar’s private zoo
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Colombia's environment ministry approved a plan to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar’s private zoo after neutering or relocation efforts proved too costly and ineffective, citing risks to villagers and native species as the growing population challenges ecosystems and despite the hippos becoming a tourist draw in some areas.

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