"Colombia's Uninvited Guests: The Hippo Problem That Refuses to Die. In the 1980s, notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar brought a peculiar gift to his private zoo in Hacienda Nápoles, Colombia - a trio of hippopotamuses. These massive creatures have since become a bizarre tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world to catch a glimpse of the behemoths. However, the hippos' presence has long been a source of frustration for local authorities and residents, who are struggling to manage the animals' impact on the environment and public safety. As the hippos continue to thrive, concerns are growing about the long-term consequences of having these wild animals in a residential area."
Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.
