2 stories tagged #invasive species

  1. Colombia Authorizes Culling of 'Cocaine Hippos' Linked to Pablo Escobar
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    Colombia Authorizes Culling of 'Cocaine Hippos' Linked to Pablo Escobar

    Colombia plans to cull dozens of invasive hippos, descendants of Pablo Escobar's exotic zoo animals, due to ecological and safety threats.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Deadly Death Cap Mushrooms Evolving New Toxins in California
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    Deadly Death Cap Mushrooms Evolving New Toxins in California

    Scientists discover invasive death cap mushrooms in California are producing novel toxins, raising concerns about ecosystem impact.

    3mo ago 1 min read