A group of rampant hippopotamuses, introduced by the late Colombia drug lord Pablo Escobar to his private zoo, are being sterilized by the country’s wildlife services, after mounting concern that the 80-strong herd presented a potential environmental disaster as an invasive species.
The so-called “cocaine hippos”, whose number has more than doubled since 2012, were sterilized after worries have mounted over their environmental impact, including a threat to human safety.
The decision to neutralize the herd’s breeding potential comes after a study earlier this year concluded that the animals had become a hazard. The hippos, which were originally introduced to Escobar’s Hacienda Napoles estate, are one of the most enduring legacies of the notorious cocaine trafficker, who was killed by police in 1993. more
Hungry Hungry Hippo!
A herd of ‘cocaine hippos’ also known as “The View.”
She don’t lie, she don’t lie, she don’t lie – Hippo.
I did not read the article, but if you can’t find a home, then why not just shoot them? Why go thru all that expense?
@DaveVA
There are probably thousands of destitute colombians who would love some hippo steaks.
Be “green!” Ship them back where they came from.
What could possibly go wrong?
Is Rosie O’Donnell among them?
Still, as far as invasive species go, you gotta admit that this one is pretty cool.
As an alternative to sterilization, ship the “rampant hippopotamuses” to D.C. and turn them loose.
I find it rather humorous that the hippo’s breeding is a “mounting concern”.
Cynic: you beat me to it by one minute!
Hippopotami is the plural of Hippopotamuses
At first glance thought the headline was referring to gluttonous and grossly obese stoner liberals.