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Why does Colombia want to cull Escobar's 80 hippos?
short by / on Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
Colombia approved lethal removal of 80 hippos because the fast-growing animals are damaging Magdalena River ecosystem, threatening native wildlife and increasingly coming into contact with people. Descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, they have spread rapidly and attacked fishermen. Authorities say population control is urgent. Anant Ambani has offered to relocate them to Vantara in Gujarat.
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