How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later

The video explores the history and impact of Pablo Escobar's hippos in Colombia. Initially part of Escobar's private zoo, these hippos were left behind after the zoo's closure and have since thrived in Colombia's environment. Their population is growing rapidly, leading to ecological concerns and human-hippo interactions. Various solutions, including relocation and sterilization, face logistical and legal challenges. The hippos' popularity complicates efforts to manage them, as they are seen as both a nuisance and a tourist attraction.

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