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How 4 hippos from Escobar's estate became Colombia's wildest invasion

In Colombia, the hippos originally imported by Pablo Escobar have become an ecological menace. Initially introduced for his private zoo, their population has surged to over eighty, wreaking havoc on local waterways. Their excrement disrupts the delicate balance of river ecology, depleting oxygen levels and triggering harmful algal blooms. Addressing this invasive species poses significant environmental hurdles that require urgent attention.

6 Aug 2026 4:56 pm