Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos: A Growing Threat to Colombia

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Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos: A Growing Threat to Colombia
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Descendants of hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar are causing havoc in Colombia, with nearly 170 "cocaine hippos" attacking people and invading communities. Despite government efforts to round them up, the hippos have become one of the largest invasive species in the world, posing a threat to ecosystems and local communities. If left unchecked, their population is projected to grow to over 1,000 in the next decade.

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