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Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar

Colombia Faces Tough Choice: Culling Hundreds of Escobar's Hippos Colombia plans to cull up to 80 hippopotamuses descended from Pablo Escobar's private collection in the 1980s. The invasive species has become a major ecological and safety threat despite attracting tourists. Authorities struggle to manage the rapidly breeding population that threatens local ecosystems and communities.