Pablo Escobar's Hippos

Pablo Escobar, infamously known as the world's most notorious drug lord, had an unusual hobby - collecting exotic animals.

His extensive estate, populated with a diverse array of creatures from across the globe, was a testament to his lavish lifestyle.

However, after his death in 1993, all his animals were relocated, except for the hippos, which were deemed too cumbersome and challenging to move.

Ironically, these giant mammals adapted to the tropical Colombian climate and became an invasive species, filling an ecological void.

In the broader perspective, the hippos might represent an unexpected positive outcome amidst Escobar's dark legacy.

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[THELION]

So if anyone sees a hippo in Colombia, they know those are Pablo's hippos

[shauncarey]

To think the biggest criminal done did a great deed to Mother Nature!

[gbody]

And now he is in the heart if the Earth where he belongs.