Colombia has authorized the lethal removal of 80 hippos from the Magdalena River basin, where the animals are classified as an invasive species. Officials say this population of hippos, introduced in the 1980s, threatens biodiversity, damages the ecosystem and poses a risk to local communities. AAnant Ambani, founder of Vantara in Jamnagar, has urged Colombia to put a stop to this and has offered to finance and manage the scientific, humanitarian translation. Vantara says it will provide veterinary assistance, capture and transport expertise, biosecurity protocols and lifelong care for all 80 hippos.