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Hippos a thread to environment
Year of the Dog:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/16/cocaine-hippos-pablo-escobar-sterilized-colombia
ShadySue:
Title should be altered to reflect that the hippos in question are not in their natural distribution range.
Uncle Pete:
--- Quote from: ShadySue on October 17, 2021, 08:13 ---Title should be altered to reflect that the hippos in question are not in their natural distribution range.
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OP in the typical Internet bait headline, we should be used to that after being pounded with them, all day, every day.
But a small fact: The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. (the mosquito kills more people) Male hippos actively defend their territories which run along the banks of rivers and lakes. Hippos can run at speeds of over 20 miles an hour and they have enormous jaws which host up to 20 inch canines.
Right, Escobar's hippos are a threat because they aren't there naturally.
ShadySue:
--- Quote from: Uncle Pete on October 17, 2021, 08:57 ---
--- Quote from: ShadySue on October 17, 2021, 08:13 ---Title should be altered to reflect that the hippos in question are not in their natural distribution range.
--- End quote ---
OP in the typical Internet bait headline, we should be used to that after being pounded with them, all day, every day.
But a small fact: The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. (the mosquito kills more people) Male hippos actively defend their territories which run along the banks of rivers and lakes. Hippos can run at speeds of over 20 miles an hour and they have enormous jaws which host up to 20 inch canines.
Right, Escobar's hippos are a threat because they aren't there naturally.
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More than that, if a hippo is out of water grazing, and you get between them and water, they might panic about their escape route being cut off and charge you. You get reminded constantly if you're staying at a lodge where the hippos graze on the lawn at night.
marthamarks:
Pete and Liz, that's very interesting info about hippos. I didn't know any of it, and am fascinated. Thanks for sharing.
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