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Colombia’s Hippo Crisis Escalates | Colombia News
Colombia’s courts have stepped in to demand action against a growing hippo menace threatening schoolchildren and locals along rivers where these aggressive, invasive animals roam freely—once brought to the country by Pablo Escobar, now multiplying without predators and causing deadly encounters. With no warning signs or safety measures in place, authorities face a ticking clock: one month to assess options like sterilization, relocation, or controlled hunting—and another month to act. The ruling underscores mounting pressure to protect lives while preserving the fragile ecosystem, as hippos…
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