Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

The Straits Times — Apr 13, 17:23 PM

NEW YORK, April 13 - Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister Irene Velez said on Monday.

Read full article at The Straits Times →

Colombia to cull 'cocaine hippos'

Colombia approves plan to kill cocaine hippos roaming through center of country
Fortune — Apr 13, 22:16 PM
Colombia approves plan to cull roaming hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
CNN — Apr 13, 20:43 PM
80 wild hippos linked to Pablo Escobar will be ‘culled’ despite outcry
The Independent — Apr 13, 20:41 PM
Colombia to cull hippo population founded by drug lord
Al Jazeera — Apr 13, 20:09 PM
Colombia to kill dozens of "cocaine hippos" linked to Pablo Escobar
CBS News — Apr 13, 19:01 PM