Colombia approves culling plan as Escobar’s Hippos become environmental threat
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-04-15 00:24 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Latin America, Drugs
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In Colombia, authorities have approved a plan to cull dozens of hippos descended from animals once brought in by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, as their rapidly growing population continues to threaten communities and native wildlife.
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