Colombia plans culling of 80 hippos escaped from drug cartel

Colombia's government announced plans to cull around 80 hippopotamuses illegally introduced to the country by drug trafficker Pablo Escobar.

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These animals, now an invasive species, have caused ecological and agricultural damage for decades.

The culling operation represents a necessary measure against growing environmental impacts.

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