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Colombia in Race to Reduce Its Hippo Population

In the heart of South America, amidst the vibrant tapestry of Colombian landscapes, an unlikely saga unfolds. The story involves a charismatic megafauna, a delicate ecosystem, and a race against time. The protagonists? The formidable hippopotamus and the Magdalena River, Colombia's lifeblood.https://www.voanews.com/a/colombia-in-race-to-reduce-its-hippo-population/7456747.html Pablo Escobar, the infamous drug lord, brought the first hippos to Colombia in the 1980s as a quirky symbol of his extravagant lifestyle. These four escapees from his private zoo have, over the past four decades, multiplied into a thriving herd of over 120. While their presence might seem like an exotic footnote, the hippos have become an invasive species, posing a significant threat to the native biodiversity and local communities. Hippos on the Loose: The hippos' large size and voracious appetites have disrupted the delicate balance of the Magdalena River ecosystem. They devour aquatic plants, outc

Oscar Nominations 2024 List: Nominees by Category

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The 96th Academy Awards: A Spotlight on the nominees The golden statuettes are within reach, and the anticipation is electrifying! The list of nominees for the 96th Academy Awards is out, and it's a dazzling array of talent across every category. Let's take a closer look at the contenders vying for Oscar glory: Best Picture: American Fiction: A political thriller that probes the dark underbelly of Washington, D.C. Anatomy of a Fall: A poignant exploration of grief and resilience following a family tragedy. Barbie: A live-action reinvention of the iconic doll, delving deeper than pink plastic dreams. The Holdovers: A heartwarming comedy about a group of teachers thrown together by a snowstorm. Killers of the Flower Moon: A Martin Scorsese crime epic set against the backdrop of the Osage oil boom. Maestro: A sweeping biopic chronicling the life and loves of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan's ambitious take on the "father of the ato