Colombia will begin culling 80 invasive hippopotamuses in late 2026 to prevent environmental damage and protect local communities from the expanding population.These descendants of animals once owned by Pablo Escobar have grown to nearly 200 individuals, threatening native species like manatees while polluting vital water sources.Environment Minister
Irene Velez Torres approved the plan after previous sterilization and relocation efforts to international zoos failed to control the herd.