Colombia Announces Plan to Control Pablo Escobar’s Hippos Threatening Ecosystem

Pablo Escobar once imported a small herd of hippos to his Colombian estate. The animals have reproduced and now number in the dozens. Their presence has spread beyond the original property. Authorities describe the growing herd as a national environmental problem. The Colombian government has unveiled a new management plan. The plan focuses on population control and habitat protection. Officials say the strategy aims to prevent ecological damage. Implementation will begin later this year, according to the announcement.