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Ambani heir pitches 80 Escobar hippos a home at Gujarat sanctuary
world28 days ago

Ambani heir pitches 80 Escobar hippos a home at Gujarat sanctuary

Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, has offered to relocate about 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar’s to his Vantara sanctuary in Gujarat to spare them from Colombia’s planned hunting and culling. The plan, potentially costing millions, faces significant logistics, permitting, and intergovernmental hurdles, and comes amid controversy over Vantara’s animal sourcing and access. Colombia’s feral hippos—already more than 200 and rising—present an environmental problem, and previous relocation attempts have stalled; Ambani says the move would be a safe, humane solution under Colombia’s terms.

via The Guardian|
#anant-ambani#hippos#pablo-escobar
Colombia approves cull of Escobar-era hippos to protect ecosystems
world1 month ago

Colombia approves cull of Escobar-era hippos to protect ecosystems

Colombia's Environment Ministry approved a plan to cull up to 80 hippos roaming central Colombia, descendants of Pablo Escobar's private zoo, citing ecological threats and displacement of native species. Past controls like neutering or relocation were costly and ineffective; the hippo population was estimated around 170 in 2022 and has spread beyond Hacienda Nápoles. The plan aims to protect ecosystems and villagers, but animal-rights groups oppose killing; no hunting start date was announced.

via CNN|
#colombia#environment#hippos
Colombia approves cull of Escobar’s hippos to protect ecosystems
world1 month ago

Colombia approves cull of Escobar’s hippos to protect ecosystems

Colombia's Environment Ministry authorized a plan to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo to curb their invasive population, after neutering and relocation efforts proved costly or ineffective; officials say the hippos threaten ecosystems and communities, and relocation abroad is expensive, making culling the most feasible option, though animal-welfare groups oppose the decision.

via CBS News|
#colombia#hippos#invasive-species
Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos: A Growing Threat to Colombia
environment2 years ago

Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos: A Growing Threat to Colombia

Descendants of hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar are causing havoc in Colombia, with nearly 170 "cocaine hippos" attacking people and invading communities. Despite government efforts to round them up, the hippos have become one of the largest invasive species in the world, posing a threat to ecosystems and local communities. If left unchecked, their population is projected to grow to over 1,000 in the next decade.

via Raw Story|
#colombia#environment#environmental-threat
Pablo Escobar's Hippos Pose Growing Threat in Colombia
environment2 years ago

Pablo Escobar's Hippos Pose Growing Threat in Colombia

Descendants of hippos illegally imported to Colombia by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s have multiplied and started attacking people, posing a threat to the ecosystem. The Colombian government has initiated a plan to control the population, including sterilization, transfer to other countries, and possibly euthanasia. The hippos, which originated from Escobar's private zoo, have no natural predators in Colombia and have become an invasive species. The government estimates there are 169 hippos in Colombia, with the potential to reach 1,000 by 2035 if no action is taken.

via Daily Mail|
#colombia#environment#environmental-impact
"Escobar's Zoo Legacy Threatens Ecosystem 40 Years Later"
environment2 years ago

"Escobar's Zoo Legacy Threatens Ecosystem 40 Years Later"

Pablo Escobar's private zoo in Colombia, which included hippos illegally imported from Africa, has led to a population explosion of almost 200 hippos wreaking havoc on the country's ecosystem. The Colombian government is facing a race against time to control the population through sterilization, relocation, and even euthanization, as the hippos pose a threat to native species, pollute waterways, and have become aggressive towards humans. Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins explores the unchecked catastrophe in Fox Nation's "The Drug Lord's Hippos."

via Fox News|
#colombia#ecosystem#environment
Vanilla Ice's Surprising Bond with Pablo Escobar: Boats, Adventures, and Unlikely Friendships
entertainment2 years ago

Vanilla Ice's Surprising Bond with Pablo Escobar: Boats, Adventures, and Unlikely Friendships

Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he was friends with Pablo Escobar and the Cocaine Cowboys in the 90s, frequently hanging out at Escobar's home on Star Island in Miami Beach. Ice described their friendship as casual, with boat racing being their common interest. He admitted to not knowing who Escobar really was until questioned by the FBI, and expressed his admiration for Escobar's boat racing ventures. Escobar was later killed in 1993 by local authorities in Colombia.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#90s#boating#entertainment
Vanilla Ice's Surprising Bond with Pablo Escobar: Unveiling Their Unlikely Friendship
entertainment2 years ago

Vanilla Ice's Surprising Bond with Pablo Escobar: Unveiling Their Unlikely Friendship

Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he unknowingly partied with Pablo Escobar in the '90s, attributing his ignorance to being in a bubble of wealth. The rapper shared that their shared love for speed boats initially brought them together, and he credits Escobar for fueling innovations in boat racing. Ice only realized the truth about Escobar's criminal activities when he was questioned by the FBI. Despite Escobar's notorious reputation as a major drug kingpin, Ice claims that many people were unaware of his true nature before the era of Google.

via TMZ|
#90s#entertainment#ignorance
Colombia's Battle to Control Escobar's Descendant Hippos
environment2 years ago

Colombia's Battle to Control Escobar's Descendant Hippos

Colombia has begun sterilizing the descendants of hippos brought to the country by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. The population of over 100 hippos, which have no natural predators in Colombia, is considered an invasive species that could disrupt the ecosystem. The sterilization plan aims to control the population by sterilizing 40 hippos annually, transferring some to other countries, and potentially euthanizing them. The hippos' presence has already impacted the local ecosystem, changing river compositions and threatening endemic species. However, capturing the territorial and aggressive animals is challenging, and the sterilization process is expensive and carries risks for both the hippos and personnel involved.

via CBS News|
#colombia#environment#hippos
Colombia's Battle Against Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos
environment2 years ago

Colombia's Battle Against Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos

Colombia plans to control its population of over 100 hippos, descendants of animals brought to the country by Pablo Escobar, through surgical sterilization, deportation to other countries, and possibly euthanasia. The hippos, known as "cocaine hippos," have no natural predators in Colombia and are considered an invasive species that could disrupt the ecosystem. Authorities estimate there are 169 hippos in Colombia, with the potential for 1,000 by 2035 if no action is taken. The sterilization process is expensive and risky, and the government is also exploring the option of transferring hippos to other countries. As a last resort, a protocol for euthanasia is being developed. The hippos' presence has already impacted the local ecosystem and poses a danger to humans.

via CBS News|
#colombia#environment#hippos
Pablo Escobar's Hippo Population Continues to Grow Unchecked.
environment3 years ago

Pablo Escobar's Hippo Population Continues to Grow Unchecked.

Hippos that were once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar have been multiplying in Colombia and are now considered an invasive species. The hippos, which were brought to Colombia in the 1980s, have no natural predators and are causing damage to the local ecosystem. Efforts to control their population have been unsuccessful, and some experts are calling for their removal.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#colombia#environment#hippos
Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippo' Killed in Colombia Road Accident
wildlife3 years ago

Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippo' Killed in Colombia Road Accident

An offspring of one of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" was hit and killed by an SUV along a highway near his former ranch in Colombia. The hippos, which were illegally brought to Colombia by the late drug kingpin, have become a tourist attraction in the years since his death. Environmental authorities estimate there are some 130 hippos in the area in Antioquia province and their population could reach 400 within the next decade. Plans to relocate the hippos to other countries have been formed to control their booming population.

via USA TODAY|
#animal-safety#colombia#environmental-protection