Colombian officials authorised a plan to cull dozens of hippos roaming freely through a region in the center of the country, where they threaten villagers and displace native species years after notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar brought in the first ones. Colombia's environment Minister Irene Vélez said previous methods to control their population have been expensive and unsuccessful, including neutering some of the animals or moving them to zoos. Velez said up to 80 hippos would be affected by the measure.


Hippo Invasion | Colombia to Kill Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos

The two-month-old pint-sized creature went viral this week after her handlers posted videos of her on TikTok and Instagram from her home at a zoo in Chon Buri, Thailand.

Moo Deng: Two-month-old pint-sized Hippo goes viral for cuteness

Osaka's Tennoji Zoo was left shocked after a DNA test revealed that its male resident hippo is in fact a female! 12-year-old Gen-chan had come to Japan from Mexico 7 years ago. The Zoo claims that the Hippo's document said the animal was a male.

Gravitas: After 7 year, Japan's male hippo turns out to be female

Restrictions on ivory trafficking have led to an increase of the trade in hippo teeth. Wildlife campaigners are warning of a serious effects for a species which is already endangered. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Hippos next target for poachers in place of ivory

The European Union was accused by 10 African countries of negatively impacting the survival of hippopotamus due to their stand on the proposed commercial trade ban.

Ten African countries accuse European Union of endangering global hippo population

Hippos could be added to the list of the world's most endangered animals. 10 countries have proposed that the mammal should be given protection. Palki Sharma tells you - how hippos could be staring at recession.

Gravitas: Will the hippo go extinct?

A video from a zoo has gone viral. It shows a security guard repeatedly slapping a hippo. At first, the guard appears to be the villain of the story, but he is really at fault here? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Video of a security guard slapping a hippo goes viral

Thailand celebrated the 55th birthday of its oldest hippopotamus - Mae Mali with fervour on September 8. Mae Mali means “Mother Jasmine” in Thai, and was moved to a compound at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in eastern Thailand in 2018, two years ago from a Bangkok zoo.

In pics: Thailand celebrates 55th birthday of Mae Mali, its oldest hippopotamus

Snout first, Gloria the baby hippo took her first tentative steps into the deep pool in her enclosure at France's Beauval zoo on Monday (June 22).

Gloria the baby hippo takes first dip in the deep end at French zoo

A newborn hippo spent a day to be remembered at a Belgian zoo on Wednesday (March 25) with his mother taking it for its first dip in the big pool.

Rolling in the deep! Baby hippo gets first dive in the big pool

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