
Rising Lake Levels Threaten Thousands in Kenya
Rising water levels in Kenya's Lake Baringo are submerging land and bringing hippos and crocodiles dangerously close to homes, threatening thousands of residents.
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Rising water levels in Kenya's Lake Baringo are submerging land and bringing hippos and crocodiles dangerously close to homes, threatening thousands of residents.
In Kenya, the rising water levels of Lake Baringo are displacing hippos and crocodiles, pushing them into nearby villages and resulting in multiple deadly attacks on residents.

The Finnish trotting association, Hippos, is attempting to rescue trotting sports by establishing its own gambling company, citing a critical financial situation for racetracks.

Hippos, the Finnish horse registry, does not comprehensively record how many horses die in Finland or the causes of their deaths, highlighting a gap in national data.

Russia is leading an international effort to save 80 descendants of the so-called “cocaine hippos”, once owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, said the mayor of...
The population of hippos, descendants of four brought by drug lord Pablo Escobar, has grown to 200 in Colombia, causing problems and leading to plans for culling.
Recent news from India includes a billionaire's efforts to save hippos, a man's attempt to secure his deceased sister's money, and a mysterious family tree in a popular soap opera.

An Indian millionaire is attempting to acquire dozens of hippopotamuses from Colombia, where the non-native species has become a threat to people and crops. The Colombian government is reportedly considering options for managing the invasive population.
The son of an Indian tycoon has reportedly offered to take possession of the 'cocaine hippos' that once belonged to Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Colombia is facing challenges managing its population of approximately 200 hippos, an invasive species that is reproducing uncontrollably in the country.

Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' from Colombia to his wildlife sanctuary in India. This offer aims to provide a humane alternative to the planned culling of the invasive species.
Farmers in Homa Bay, Kenya, are resorting to sleeping during the day to protect their maize fields from invading hippos that emerge at night, threatening their harvest.

This article presents a historical digest covering topics such as successful naval blockades, the presence of hippos in Colombia, and the story of a black man in the 18th-century Stockholm royal court.

Colombia has announced plans to cull a large number of wild hippos, descendants of those originally brought into the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The measure aims to control the invasive species, which is threatening local ecosystems, despite some public outcry.

Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago, known for its unique saltwater hippos, has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This recognition is a significant achievement for the nation.

ONE man broke into Moo Deng's enclosure.

A newborn hippopotamus, descended from Pablo Escobar's notorious herd, has been successfully rescued in Colombia. This rescue highlights ongoing efforts to manage the invasive population of hippos originally brought to the country by the drug lord.

Dublin Zoo is employing various methods, including providing meaty ice lollies, hosing down elephants, and creating mud wallows for hippos, to keep its animals cool during the ongoing heatwave.

Colombia's new environment minister has proposed creating a theme park, dubbed a 'Jurassic Park,' for Pablo Escobar's invasive hippopotamus population to avoid culling them, despite high environmental risks.

Finnish artist Gettomasa has become the first person in the world to receive the key to the city of Jyväskylä, presented by the city mayor during his return concert at Hippos baseball stadium.

A photo gallery highlights the ongoing ecological crisis caused by the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippopotamuses in Colombia.

Colombia is planning to cull a population of wild hippos, which are the offspring of drug lord Pablo Escobar’s former pets, a decision that is dividing a town where the hippos have become a main attraction.
The Colombian government's proposal to euthanize 80 of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" has met with resistance, as authorities continue to grapple with the environmental problem posed by the invasive species for over three decades.

An Indian billionaire has offered to provide sanctuary for Colombia's feral 'cocaine hippos,' which are descendants of animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar.
An Indian billionaire's son has offered to take some of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" from Colombia, where their growing population of 200 has become a national problem. The hippos, descendants of those imported by the drug lord, are endangering local life and work.
The son of an Indian billionaire has reportedly offered to provide a home for the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippos, which have become an ecological concern in Colombia.
Anant Ambani, the son of an Indian billionaire, has offered to house Pablo Escobar's approximately 80 hippos at his private zoo in India, aiming to save the animals from potential culling in Colombia where their uncontrolled population poses an ecological threat.
Colombia's Ministry of Environment has issued an order to suspend the planned culling of 80 hippos, descendants of those brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The measure aims to address the overpopulation of the species affecting the Magdalena River.

The Colombian government has initiated a plan to cull or euthanize the invasive hippo population descended from those illegally imported by drug lord Pablo Escobar. This measure aims to control the growing herd, which poses an ecological threat.

Jyväskylä, Finland, is set to construct the country's first two-story ice rink as part of the Hipposkeskus development. This unique facility is a rare architectural feat, with similar structures typically found as far as China.

Archaeologists have uncovered a unique Christian artifact near the Sea of Galilee, which may offer new insights into early Christian baptism practices in the ancient city of Hippos.
The sling bullet found in 2025 at Hippos is the first inscribed bullet to be discovered at the site in 26 years of excavations.

A recent discovery reveals that pygmy hippos naturally produce a unique substance that acts as a sunscreen, protecting their skin from the sun's harmful rays.
New research explains how the Sahara Desert periodically transforms into a lush, green landscape with rivers, lakes, and diverse wildlife like hippos, a phenomenon occurring approximately every 20,000 years due to natural climate cycles.

An Indian billionaire, whose family owns vast oil and telecommunications companies, is reportedly seeking to save the hippos that once belonged to drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Netflix's new animated comedy 'Mating Season' follows a horny bear on a quest for sexual exploration after his partner leaves him during hibernation, promising a shocking yet sweet narrative.
Students in Baringo, Kenya, are facing life-threatening challenges commuting to school due to environmental hazards. Flooded classrooms, hippos, and crocodiles make their daily journeys perilous.

A plan to cull Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos in Colombia is being challenged by an Indian billionaire's offer to relocate dozens of the animals to a wildlife reserve in India.

The descendants of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' are uncontrollably multiplying along Colombia's Magdalena River, posing a threat to the local ecosystem and the livelihoods of fishermen.

Colombia faces a growing problem with the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippos, which have become an invasive species. An Indian billionaire's son has offered to relocate 80 of these hippos to a wildlife sanctuary in India.

Anant Ambani, the son of an Indian billionaire, has offered to house Pablo Escobar's approximately 80 hippos at his private zoo in India. This offer aims to save the animals from potential culling in Colombia, where their uncontrolled population poses an ecological threat.
A debate is ongoing in Colombia regarding the future of the hippos originally brought into the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar, with public opinion divided on how to manage the growing population.
Farmers in Homa Bay, Kenya, are facing significant losses as hippos have destroyed their crops.

Colombian authorities have approved a plan to cull approximately 80 wild hippos, descendants of those originally owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, citing concerns over their impact on the local ecosystem.

A rare archaeological discovery of a unique marble object in the ancient city of Hippos, near the Sea of Galilee, is providing new insights into early Christian baptism rituals.

In a unique story of animal matchmaking, two hippos in Gujarat, separated by over 350 kilometers, have reportedly found their perfect match.