How this drug lord created a hippo problem in Colombia

It’s a hippo invasion. Become a member of the Vox Video Lab! http://bit.ly/video-lab Follow the Vox Borders watch page:   / voxborders   Follow Johnny on Instagram:   / johnnywharris   Sign up for the Borders newsletter: http://www.vox.com/borders-email Drug lord Pablo Escobar smuggled four hippos into his own personal zoo during the 1980’s. But wild hippos are usually only native to Africa and their escape after Escobar’s death has left Colombia with an unexpected problem. Due to reproduction, there are now dozens roaming around one of the country’s rivers. This episode looks at how the presence of these hippos affects Colombia’s biodiversity and how people became fond of their presence. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox Borders is an international documentary series by Emmy-nominated producer Johnny Harris exploring life at the edge of nations. For more, visit vox.com/borders. Watch the full season of Vox Borders: Colombia Episode 1:    • Why Colombia has taken in 1 million Venezu...   Episode 2:    • How this drug lord created a hippo problem...   Episode 3:    • Why Shakira loves this African beat   Episode 4:    • Why Colombia is losing the cocaine war   Bonus episode:    • Tasting Some of the Wildest Fruit at Bogot...   Become a member of the Vox Video Lab for more Borders behind-the-scenes content: http://www.vox.com/join Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H Or on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o