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Indian Billionaire Proposes Relocation for Colombia's Invasive Hippos

A controversial plan to cull the hippos descended from Pablo Escobar faces new challenges as an Indian billionaire offers to relocate them to India.

Editorial Staff · 2026-05-08 · 1 MIN READ

In Colombia, a plan to cull the invasive hippos that originated from Pablo Escobar's private zoo is facing significant opposition. An Indian billionaire has stepped in with a proposal to relocate these animals instead.

The hippos, which have become a growing concern in Colombia due to their impact on local ecosystems, are at the center of a heated debate about their future. The culling plan has drawn criticism from various quarters.

The billionaire's offer to move the hippos to a wildlife reserve in India presents an alternative solution that could preserve the animals while addressing environmental concerns in Colombia.