Read more about the article Colombia To Declare Escobars Cocaine Hippos As Invasive Species To Cull Numbers
The injuries of Jhon Aristides Saldarriaga Marquez, 31, who was attacked by a hippo while fishing in a lake near Hacienda Napoles, Colombia, 31st October. (Newsflash)

Colombia To Declare Escobars Cocaine Hippos As Invasive Species To Cull Numbers

The Colombian authorities have announced they will declare deceased drug lord Pablo Escobar's herd of 'cocaine hippos' an invasive species as a way of tackling their growing numbers. Escobar, who was shot dead in December 1993, bought four hippos for his Hacienda Napoles estate in the town of Puerto Triunfo…

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Read more about the article Cute Baby Hippo Takes First Tentative Swim With Mum
Credit: Newsflash/ZooParc de Beauval

Cute Baby Hippo Takes First Tentative Swim With Mum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5OaO3H9xek&feature=youtu.be Credit: Newsflash/ZooParc de Beauval This footage shows France's "only baby hippopotamus" who is just over two weeks old and called Gloria taking her first dip in the water with mum. The incredible footage shows just how well the little hippo can swim despite being under a month old. She…

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