Escobar’s “cocaine” hippos are a constant problem in Colombia

In Colombia, hippos have no enemies; not a single local animal can be a dangerous three-ton giant. Even if it’s worth it, as it is reasonable, it can be compared to 50 kg of weight and weight. Hippos are sometimes referred to as “ecosystem architects” as they are going to ravage the sense of space and cause centerline erosion due to their weight. In a colossal way, their activity is exclusively destructive, because of Escobar’s hippos, several species of river animals are already on the verge of extinction.

The number of hippos is unknown, currently it is estimated at 220 individuals. But 37% of them are young, which is due to the active reproduction of these animals. It is estimated that by 2035, 1,500 hippos will already be living in Colombia, and due to the lack of living space, they will spread throughout the country. The life expectancy of hippos is approaching 40 years, so the scale of the problem will only increase.

Attempts to regulate the population of animals did not lead to anything, only a dozen individuals were castrated. Sometimes, as in the case of a particularly aggressive male Pepe in 2009, they are killed. However, due to the protests of animal rights activists, the authorities of the country have imposed a ban on shooting hippos and are going to take h pod as well. read out.