mclumber1 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Colombia to Sterilize Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ - The New York Times WWW.NYTIMES.COM The drug kingpin brought four hippos to his estate in the 1980s. Officials estimate that about 170 now roam Colombia, and say the population must be controlled to protect the country’s ecosystem. Colombia should sell hunting licenses to big game hunters to go and wipe these out. They are an invasive species that pose a serious risk for not only the habitat, but also the people who live there. The proceeds can be used to help build or maintain schools or infrastructure. Unlike other invasive species, like the Cane Toad in Australia, humans could actually eradicate hippos in Colombia because they don't reproduce rapidly or have hundreds of offspring, and they are gigantic, so they are fairly easy to find and neutralize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpvoteShittyTakesOnly Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 hippos are legit terrifying creatures in real life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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