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Hippos
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Nprworld57 days ago
Colombia Plans to Cull Invasive Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar's Zoo as Population Surges
Anant Ambani has proposed moving up to 80 hippos from Doradal, Colombia, to his Vantara wildlife reserve in Gujarat, India. The offer comes after Colombia's government announced a plan in mid-April to cull up to 80 animals this year to control a population that has grown to 200.…
indianexpress.comworld67 days ago
Indian Businessman's Son Offers to Relocate Colombia's Invasive Hippos
Anant Ambani has proposed moving 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's animals to a sanctuary in India to avoid culling. The hippos, declared invasive in Colombia, have impacted local ecosystems. The offer includes a detailed plan for their safe translocation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld82 days ago
Colombian Officials Authorize Culling of Up to 80 Hippos from Escobar's Descendants
Colombian officials have authorized a plan to cull dozens of hippos that descended from animals imported by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Environment Minister Irene Vélez stated the decision followed unsuccessful and expensive attempts to control the population through neutering an…