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Colombia's Cocaine Hippo Crisis
Describes the situation of Colombia’s invasive hippos, originally imported by Pablo Escobar and now multiplying in the Magdalena River system as “cocaine hippos.” It highlights their environmental and safety impacts, such as aggressive behavior and river eutrophication, notes the debate over their potential ecotourism value, and outlines challenges in managing them, including culling, castration, and government plans to capture and relocate the population.
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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By Wild WondersDescribes the situation of Colombia’s invasive hippos, originally imported by Pablo Escobar and now multiplying in the Magdalena River system as “cocaine hippos.” It highlights their environmental and safety impacts, such as aggressive behavior and river eutrophication, notes the debate over their potential ecotourism value, and outlines challenges in managing them, including culling, castration, and government plans to capture and relocate the population.
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/