Colombia moves to cull hippos descended from Escobar. Hippos are a large, semi-aquatic African mammal known for herbivory and river habitats; native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Colombia has authorized a plan to cull up to 80 hippos, descendants of Pablo Escobar’s private zoo, to control a population that authorities say threatens ecosystems and villagers. The measure follows years-long efforts to neuter and relocate animals that have grown beyond the country’s ability to manage.