Colombia has announced plans to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo. The decision follows failed efforts to control their population through neutering and relocation. The hippos pose threats to local communities and native species, and the government is shifting to population control measures, including hunting, to prevent their numbers from increasing further. This story is current as of Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:10:09 +0100.