Invasive hippo population in Colombia nears 200
Hippos introduced to Colombia in 1981 have multiplied to nearly 200 and are spreading through the Magdalena River basin. The population is described as the world's largest invasive animal population.
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The expanding population poses a growing ecological and public-safety management challenge across the basin.
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- Four hippos brought to Colombia in 1981 have multiplied into nearly 200 animals roaming the Magdalena River basin — the world's largest invasive animal, spreading through warm rivers with abundant food and few natural checks ↗scienceblog.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
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