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.
In February 2022, Colombia announced that hippos should be considered an invasive species. On March 25, 2022, the hippo was officially listed as an invasive alien species. The population has reached 130 and is expected to grow to 400 in eight years.