In February 2022, the Colombian government announced that hippos will be declared an invasive species. The hippo was officially added to the list of invasive alien species on March 25 2022. The population has reached 130 and is projected to hit 400 in eight years.
On February 2022, Colombia declared hippos as an invasive species. On March 25, 2022, the hippo was officially listed among invasive alien species. The population has grown to 130 and is anticipated to reach 400 in eight years.