Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬May 22
Colombia will euthanize #PabloEscobar’s invasive ‘cocaine #hippos’
After attempts at relocation and sterilization failed, invasive hippos introduced by infamous drug lord will be culled, country announced
“Without this action it is impossible to control them,” said Colombia’s environment minister. Population could reach 500 individuals by 2030, “affecting our ecosystems and native species,” she added “it is our responsibility to take this action.”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/colombia-will-euthanize-pablo-escobars-invasive-cocaine-hippos/
https://archive.ph/SsmNs
Colombia will euthanize Pablo Escobar’s invasive ‘cocaine hippos’

After attempts at relocation and sterilization have failed, invasive hippos introduced by the infamous drug lord will be culled, the country announced

Scientific American
TottsMay 14

#Colombian officials have recently authorised a plan to kill dozens of free-range #hippos that have spread across the country since being introduced by the drug cartel leader Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. The programme covers up to 80 animals and comes after other population-control efforts, including neutering, that failed to curb the herd’s growth.

These poor creatures are the victims of a government's inability and incompetence to find a more humane remedy.

Fuck mankind.

#animalrights

CUTETROPOLISMay 12

Rescued baby hippo loves cuddles, husky pups star on live cam, mama cat rescued just in time, and it’s Tongue-out Tuesday.

  https://cutetropolis.com/2026/05/12/links-a-bumpy-start/   #Cats #Dogs #Hippos #Huskies #Kittens #Pups #Tongues
Waimea-FallsMay 8
#Vitre #Market, along a street in the City are over a hundred stalls selling everything from fruit to plastic #hippos. It's a beautiful town well worth a visit.
Steam Powered Frisbee 🥏May 3

Are billionaires an invasive species too? 🤔

https://www.news8000.com/news/national-world/indian-billionaire-heir-offers-to-save-80-of-pablo-escobar-s-cocaine-hippos-from-colombian/article_4680e9e8-774b-586a-9110-0a9a5ad25124.html

#Worldnews #wildlife #colombia #IndiaNews #ecology #hippos

Palm Oil DetectivesMay 2
#Hippos 🦛🩶 were once found all over Africa. They’re revered subjects of ancient #folklore. Now they’re vulnerable due to #palmoil expansion, conflict with humans and #poaching. Help them and #BoycottPalmOil 🌴🪔💀🤮🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives https://palmoildetectives.com/2022/06/29/hippopotamus-hippopotamus-amphibius/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Robb Edwards 🌱May 1
#Colombia plans to kill dozens of #hippos who are only there because humans put them there. They are not at fault. Demand humane solutions like sterilization & relocation. #ColombiaHippos #Wildlife bit.ly/427l2Co

Stop Colombia From Killing Inn...
Stop Colombia From Killing Innocent Hippos

Colombia plans to kill dozens of hippos. Urge officials to stop and choose humane, nonlethal solutions to manage their population.

IDA USA
ResearchBuzz: FirehoseMay 1

New York Times: Indian Tycoon Offers Refuge to Pablo Escobar’s Condemned Hippos. This link goes to a gift article. “Colombia was planning to slaughter 80 hippopotamuses after a small herd imported in the 1980s by the drug lord grew out of control. An Indian tycoon has offered them a new home instead.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/01/new-york-times-indian-tycoon-offers-refuge-to-pablo-escobars-condemned-hippos/
New York Times: Indian Tycoon Offers Refuge to Pablo Escobar’s Condemned Hippos

New York Times: Indian Tycoon Offers Refuge to Pablo Escobar’s Condemned Hippos. This link goes to a gift article. “Colombia was planning to slaughter 80 hippopotamuses after a small herd imp…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose
Flipboard News DeskApr 29

Colombia’s Environment Ministry has warned that the country’s invasive hippo population, which has been left unchecked since drug kingpin Pablo Escobar brought a pair to his villa in the 1980s, will exceed 500 by 2030 without intervention. Officials recently approved a euthanasia plan, but animal rights activists say the measure is “murder” and residents of Puerto Triunfo say they rely on the tourism the animals bring. Read more from @AssociatedPress

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#Hippos #Colombia #SouthAmerica #Escobar #Environment

Colombians are divided over the fate of Pablo Escobar's hippos

In Colombia, hippos introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s have become a major issue. The population has grown to around 200, causing safety concerns for locals and tourists. The government plans to euthanize about 80 hippos to control the population, sparking a heated debate. Some scientists support the plan, while animal welfare activists call it “murder.” Locals worry that removing the hippos will harm tourism. Efforts to relocate the animals have stalled due to high costs and legal issues. The government is considering confinement and international transfers as alternatives.

AP News
LevkaApr 15

#Colombia #hippos #InvasiveSpecies

"Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar

Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1990s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.

Colombia has approved plans to cull dozens of hippos roaming across a region in the centre of the country.

Environment Minister Irene Velez announced the decision on Monday, with up to 80 of the invasive species to be euthanised after previous attempts to control the population proved too expensive or ineffective."

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/13/colombia-to-cull-hippo-population-founded-by-drug-lord

Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar

Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.

Al Jazeera