Event Brief
Colombia to Euthanize Hippos to Control Population
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Colombia plans to euthanize 80 hippos as part of a strategy to manage its invasive hippo population, announced by Environment Minister Irene Velez.
WHO: Irene Velez
WHAT: Colombia will euthanize hippos
WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: Part of a strategy to control the invasive hippo population
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