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Colombia to Euthanize Hippos to Control Pablo Escobar’s Invasive Herd
April 14, 2026
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Colombia’s government authorized the euthanasia of up to 80 hippos Monday as part of a new plan to curb the invasive population that started with four animals imported by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres announced the measures at a press conference in the capital, saying decisive action [] The post Colombia to Euthanize Hippos to Control Pablo Escobar’s Invasive Herd appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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