Colombia's Hippo Problem | Chattanooga News

A baby hippo found dehydrated and alone by Colombian fishermen has sparked a wild tale tied to Pablo Escobar — the man who brought four hippos to his private zoo in the 80s. Now, over 200 wild hippos roam Colombia’s Magdalena River, wreaking havoc on ecosystems as an invasive species with no natural predators. The government’s scrambling to fix it: culling 80 hippos or shipping them abroad for $3.5 million — all while this accidental ecological disaster continues to grow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3e07b9f03745e69