Colombia has authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos from the Magdalena River basin, where the animals are classified as an invasive species. Authorities say the population, descended from hippos introduced in the 1980s, threatens biodiversity, damages ecosystems and poses risks to local communities. AAnant Ambani, founder of Vantara in Jamnagar, has urged Colombia to stay the cull and offered to fund and manage a scientific, humane translocation. Vantara says it will provide veterinary support, capture and transport expertise, biosecurity protocols, and lifelong care for all 80 hippos.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired Attack123PhotostoriesRashmika Mandanna didn’t just wear a Rs 1.68 lakh Mrunalini Rao saree, she declared fashion bankruptcy for everyone elseGK fact of the day: 5 flowers that look beautiful but smell absolutely terribleDo you yawn mid-conversation? Your body might be trying to tell you something594 km, 12 districts, 3 lakh jobs: Inside the Rs 36,000 crore expressway rewriting UP’s map10 laws of life most people learn too lateCricket legend Ravi Shastri, aka “Champion of Champions”, Alibag farmhouse is a coastal haven with pool, bar and open spaces5 silent signs of vitamin deficiency you shouldn’t ignore: The body speaks firstDon’t book your flights before knowing these smart tips6 benefits of drawing for child brain development, according to researchChef Vikas Khanna reveals the dish he makes when he misses home; recipe inside123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimBengal Poll Phase 1 Vote SurgeMamata BanerjeeCalcutta High CourtTop TrendingTelangana Class 10 SSC resultExit Poll results 2026CGBSE Class 12 ResultTelangana SSC Result OnlineIPL Match TodayShreyas iyerRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap
Colombia has authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos from the Magdalena River basin, where the animals are classified as an invasive species. Authorities say the population, descended from hippos introduced in the 1980s, threatens biodiversity, damages ecosystems and poses risks to local communities. AAnant Ambani, founder of Vantara in Jamnagar, has urged Colombia to stay the cull and offered to fund and manage a scientific, humane translocation. Vantara says it will provide veterinary support, capture and transport expertise, biosecurity protocols, and lifelong care for all 80 hippos.
