Colombia to Cull Dozens of Hippos: From Pablo Escobar’s Pets to a Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Colombia is moving forward with a controversial plan to euthanize dozens of invasive hippos descended from Pablo Escobar’s private collection, as their population continues to grow uncontrollably. The decision highlights a complex clash between environmental protection, public safety, and animal welfare, with no easy solution in sight. As early as 2022, Colombia’s growing hippopotamus population… Keep Reading