AZ Animals on MSN: The Rise and Fall of Colombia’s Infamous “Cocaine Hippos”
For decades, the hippos that Pablo Escobar smuggled into Colombia as exotic pets have been multiplying in the warm waterways of the Magdalena River basin, growing from a handful of animals into a ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN: Colombia plans to euthanize dozens of 'cocaine hippos,' descendants of animals brought by notorious drug trafficker Pablo Escobar
Colombia is taking aim at its invasive hippopotamus population. This week, the government announced plans to euthanize dozens of the hulking animals, which are causing ecological and safety issues in ...
Colombia plans to euthanize dozens of 'cocaine hippos,' descendants of animals brought by notorious drug trafficker Pablo Escobar
Colombia will euthanize dozens of invasive hippos descended from animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, in a controversial move underscoring the growing environmental and public safety risks ...
CBS News: Colombia plans to declare Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" an invasive species. Many locals worry the plan could harm the animals.
Colombia plans to declare Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" an invasive species. Many locals worry the plan could harm the animals.
Colombia currently has more than 4 million stray dogs in many cities. In addition to stray dogs, there are many stray cats that roam the streets. This is a big problem because these animals are put in ...
Nature: Colombia considers ban on most research and education using live animals
Several pieces of legislation that are under consideration in Colombia threaten to change the country’s research landscape if passed, by banning almost all science and education using live animals.