Colombian court orders hippos' eradication due to ecological damage, giving three months for regulation.

A Colombian court has mandated the hunting of hippos descended from a herd introduced by Pablo Escobar, due to their negative impact on the local ecosystem. The Administrative Court of Cundinamarca has given the Ministry of Environment three months to develop a regulation for their eradication, which may involve controlled hunting and sterilization. Previous plans for sterilization and relocation have faced delays.

September 07, 2024
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