Colombia Still Battles Escobar's Hippos
Colombia is planning to kill wild horses. These horses are descendants of animals owned by Pablo Escobar. The government says they are a problem for the environment.
The hippos were originally brought to Colombia by Pablo Escobar. There are about 200 of them now. They are causing damage to the land and local communities. The government tried to control the population before, but it stopped. Now, they are considering ending the lives of some of the hippos.
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Highlights
Escobar's Horses Threaten Ecosystem
Around 200 horses, descendants of Pablo Escobar’s animals, are a threat.
Government Plans Euthanasia
The government is considering killing some of the hippos.
Previous Attempt Failed
A similar plan was stopped in 2009 due to protests.
Population Reduction Goal
The goal is to reduce the horse population to 80.
Hippos are Invasive Species
The hippos are growing out of control and causing environmental problems.