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Fishermen in Colombia found a malnourished baby hippo by the river—part of the infamous “cocaine hippos” descended from Pablo Escobar’s private zoo. Now wild and unchecked, these hippos are wreaking havoc on ecosystems, devouring grasslands and polluting rivers, forcing the government to consider drastic measures like culling or costly relocation. The rescued calf, now thriving at a sanctuary on Escobar’s old estate, serves as a haunting symbol: how past chaos can spawn unexpected, enduring consequences.

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