Cómo un par de hipopótamos arruinó la geografía de Colombia para SIEMPRE

How a Pair of Hippos Ruined Colombia's Biodiversity ►Subscribe to the channel: https://bit.ly/3aBAm2W The ecosystems of one of Colombia's most biodiverse regions are at risk due to hippos. These animals, far from their natural habitat, have caused ecological chaos for the past 40 years in the Magdalena Medio region, in central Colombia. This area, named after the Magdalena River, one of the country's most important rivers, spans several departments, including Antioquia, Santander, Bolívar, Boyacá, and Cesar. It is a region recognized for its economic and strategic importance, as it is home to a wide variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, coal, gold, and other minerals. It also has a wide variety of ecosystems: forests, wetlands, and rivers. But historically, it has been the scene of armed conflicts and disputes involving guerrilla groups, paramilitaries, and drug traffickers. For decades, this region suffered violence and forced displacement of its communities. Today, the legacy of drug trafficker Pablo Escobar threatens its ecosystems. The hippos brought in the 1980s continue to reproduce uncontrollably. They are a danger to the area. In this video, we'll tell you about these animals, their impact on the region, and their implications for the environment.