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A vintage photo of Pope Leo in his 20s from theology school in Chicago has gone viral, drawing over 10 million views and sparking comments about his appearance, including comparisons to Pablo Escobar and remarks on his mustache, with many noting how ordinary he looked.
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.
Descendants of hippos illegally imported to Colombia by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s have multiplied and started attacking people, posing a threat to the ecosystem. The Colombian government has initiated a plan to control the population, including sterilization, transfer to other countries, and possibly euthanasia. The hippos, which originated from Escobar's private zoo, have no natural predators in Colombia and have become an invasive species. The government estimates there are 169 hippos in Colombia, with the potential to reach 1,000 by 2035 if no action is taken.
Pablo Escobar's private zoo in Colombia, which included hippos illegally imported from Africa, has led to a population explosion of almost 200 hippos wreaking havoc on the country's ecosystem. The Colombian government is facing a race against time to control the population through sterilization, relocation, and even euthanization, as the hippos pose a threat to native species, pollute waterways, and have become aggressive towards humans. Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins explores the unchecked catastrophe in Fox Nation's "The Drug Lord's Hippos."
Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he was friends with Pablo Escobar and the Cocaine Cowboys in the 90s, frequently hanging out at Escobar's home on Star Island in Miami Beach. Ice described their friendship as casual, with boat racing being their common interest. He admitted to not knowing who Escobar really was until questioned by the FBI, and expressed his admiration for Escobar's boat racing ventures. Escobar was later killed in 1993 by local authorities in Colombia.
Vanilla Ice revealed in an interview that he unknowingly partied with Pablo Escobar in the '90s, attributing his ignorance to being in a bubble of wealth. The rapper shared that their shared love for speed boats initially brought them together, and he credits Escobar for fueling innovations in boat racing. Ice only realized the truth about Escobar's criminal activities when he was questioned by the FBI. Despite Escobar's notorious reputation as a major drug kingpin, Ice claims that many people were unaware of his true nature before the era of Google.
Colombia has begun sterilizing the descendants of hippos brought to the country by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. The population of over 100 hippos, which have no natural predators in Colombia, is considered an invasive species that could disrupt the ecosystem. The sterilization plan aims to control the population by sterilizing 40 hippos annually, transferring some to other countries, and potentially euthanizing them. The hippos' presence has already impacted the local ecosystem, changing river compositions and threatening endemic species. However, capturing the territorial and aggressive animals is challenging, and the sterilization process is expensive and carries risks for both the hippos and personnel involved.
Colombia plans to control its population of over 100 hippos, descendants of animals brought to the country by Pablo Escobar, through surgical sterilization, deportation to other countries, and possibly euthanasia. The hippos, known as "cocaine hippos," have no natural predators in Colombia and are considered an invasive species that could disrupt the ecosystem. Authorities estimate there are 169 hippos in Colombia, with the potential for 1,000 by 2035 if no action is taken. The sterilization process is expensive and risky, and the government is also exploring the option of transferring hippos to other countries. As a last resort, a protocol for euthanasia is being developed. The hippos' presence has already impacted the local ecosystem and poses a danger to humans.
Hippos that were once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar have been multiplying in Colombia and are now considered an invasive species. The hippos, which were brought to Colombia in the 1980s, have no natural predators and are causing damage to the local ecosystem. Efforts to control their population have been unsuccessful, and some experts are calling for their removal.
An offspring of one of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" was hit and killed by an SUV along a highway near his former ranch in Colombia. The hippos, which were illegally brought to Colombia by the late drug kingpin, have become a tourist attraction in the years since his death. Environmental authorities estimate there are some 130 hippos in the area in Antioquia province and their population could reach 400 within the next decade. Plans to relocate the hippos to other countries have been formed to control their booming population.
A hippo descended from Pablo Escobar's private menagerie died in Colombia after being hit by a car. The hippos were illegally brought into Colombia in the 1980s by Escobar as part of a collection of exotic animals he amassed at his ranch. After his death, authorities relocated most of the animals, but not the hippos because they were too difficult to transport. The hippos have reproduced rapidly and are now an invasive species in Colombia, posing a threat to agriculture and people's safety. Authorities have tried to control the population boom of the animals with sterilizations, contraceptive darts, and recently announced a $3.5 million plan to relocate 70 hippos to sanctuaries in Mexico and India.
A hippo descended from Pablo Escobar's private menagerie has died in Colombia after being hit by a car. The hippos were illegally brought into Colombia in the 1980s by Escobar as part of a collection of exotic animals he amassed at his ranch. Since then, they have reproduced rapidly and there are now between 130 and 160 of the hippos, spread far beyond Escobar's former ranch. Recently declared an invasive species in Colombia, the hippos' threat to agriculture and people's safety has been well documented in research, as has the impact of hippo waste on oxygen levels in bodies of water, which can reduce water quality and cause mass fish deaths.
A hippopotamus descended from animals illegally brought to Colombia by Pablo Escobar has died in a collision with an SUV on a highway near Escobar's hacienda. The "cocaine hippos," which now number more than 100, have no natural predators in Colombia and have been declared an invasive species that could upset the ecosystem. Colombia has proposed transferring at least 70 of the animals to India and Mexico to control their population. Scientists warn that the hippos' feces change the composition of rivers and could impact the habitat of manatees and capybaras.
A hippopotamus descended from Pablo Escobar's brood of animals was killed in an SUV collision on a highway near the Colombian narcoterrorist's estate. The hippo was one of over 130 offspring of four creatures that escaped after Escobar brought them to his hacienda in the 1980s. The hippos are considered an invasive species and were declared as such by the Colombian government last year.
A hippopotamus, descended from animals illegally brought to Colombia by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, has died in a collision with an SUV on a highway near Escobar’s hacienda. The hippos, which have no natural predators in Colombia and have been declared an invasive species, now number more than 100 and could rise to 400 in eight years. The crash reflected the additional danger that hippos, which weigh as much as 2 tons, can pose to motorists. Colombia has proposed transferring at least 70 of the animals to India and Mexico to control their population.