somecanuckchick

Invasive hippopotamus population?!?!? That's a thing?!?!?

#Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive #hippopotamus population...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/colombia-to-control-hippo-population-through-euthanasia/ #animals #populationcontrol

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister Irene Velez said on Monday.

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Show threadDon Ray12h ago

@somecanuckchick

Yes! The Pablo Escobar Cocaine Hippos!

Show threadsomecanuckchick12h ago
@donray I'm not seeing the problem. Humanity has had a good run. Let the hippos have the planet.
Show threadDon Ray12h ago

@somecanuckchick

You’ve got a point. And they are really enjoying the climate and vast rivers of Colombia.

Here’s a good, short overview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cRZq0lncM

Colombia in Race to Reduce Its Hippo Population | VOANews

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