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Colombia's Hippo Dilemma: Relocate or Cull?
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Colombias Wild Hippo Dilemma: A Rescue Proposal - Colombia grapples with a hippo population of 170, descendants of Pablo Escobars private zoo. A rescue group in India offers to relocate 80 hippos, matching the proposed culling number. These hippos, the only wild population in South America, pose ecological challenges and threaten villagers. The rescue group argues for their survival through relocation, while officials note Africa isnt an option due to gene pool and disease concerns. Colombia now considers the logistics of this massive move.
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