The cocaine kingpin’s wildest legacy: what can be done with Pablo Escobar’s marauding hippos?
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The Surprising Legacy of a Drug Lord: Hippos in Colombia
This chapter explores the surprising ecological impact of Pablo Escobar's hippos in Colombia, as they have proliferated since escaping his exotic zoo. It discusses the challenges faced by conservationists in managing this invasive species and the risks posed to local communities.
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