With no natural predators around and a massive river — the Magdalena — at their disposal, the amphibious mammals continue to thrive and expand in Colombia. (To be clear, these hippos are not addicted ...
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After Pablo Escobar's Death, His Lavish Estate In Colombia Was Largely Abandoned, But His Small Herd Of Hippos Went Onto Thrive In The CountryHowever, the hippos were left on their own. They ended up thriving in Colombia, where they have no natural predators and don't experience any droughts. Currently, about 170 hippos roam northwest ...
“This is an important step to advance in an immediate action plan, in order to address the situation generated by the presence of hippos in Colombia, which have caused impacts on our ecosystems ...
This Friday, March 25, the Ministry of Environment confirmed, through a resolution, that the hippo (Hipopotamus amphibius) was included in the list of invasive alien species in Colombia.
In effect Colombia boasts the biggest hippo population outside of Africa. Different estimates point to something between 90 and 180 animals, but there are still doubts about the real number.
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Colombian court orders drastic measures against Escobar's hipposHippos can be very aggressive when they feel threatened, and several cases of hippo attacks on people have already been reported in Colombia. The "Escobar's hippos" issue has sparked lively debate ...
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