Colombia will try to control invasive hippo population through sterilization, transfer, euthanasia

Colombia plans to control its population of over 100 hippos, descendants of animals brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar, through surgical sterilization, transfer to other countries, and euthanasia if necessary. The hippos, which have no natural predators in Colombia, are considered an invasive species that could disrupt the ecosystem. The government aims to sterilize 40 hippos per year and is in talks with countries like Mexico, India, and the Philippines for possible transfers. Euthanasia is seen as a last resort.