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Indian Billionaire Proposes Relocation for Colombia's Invasive Hippos

A controversial plan to cull the hippos descended from Pablo Escobar faces new challenges as an Indian billionaire offers to relocate them to India.

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20261 min read

In Colombia, a plan to cull the invasive hippos that originated from Pablo Escobar's private zoo is facing significant opposition. An Indian billionaire has stepped in with a proposal to relocate these animals instead.

The hippos, which have become a growing concern in Colombia due to their impact on local ecosystems, are at the center of a heated debate about their future. The culling plan has drawn criticism from various quarters.

The billionaire's offer to move the hippos to a wildlife reserve in India presents an alternative solution that could preserve the animals while addressing environmental concerns in Colombia.