The Colombian government has announced a plan to control the growing population of over 100 Hippos, descendants of animals brought to the country by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. The plan includes surgical sterilization, the transfer of hippos to other countries, and possibly euthanasia. If no action is taken, authorities estimate there could be 1,000 hippos in Colombia by 2035. The hippos have been declared an invasive species and pose a threat to the ecosystem. Sterilization will begin next week, but experts believe additional measures are necessary to control their growth.

The post Colombia Unveils plan to control growing “cocaine hippo” population appeared first on Balanced News Summary.