Colombia has stated a plan to maneuver 70 hippos to abroad sanctuaries will price $3.5 million (£2.8m).
Drug lord Pablo Escobar, who was shot lifeless by police in 1993, illegally imported unique animals into the nation, together with a variety of hippos, within the Eighties.
Following his dying the hippos roamed free and a rising inhabitants, believed to be the largest herd outdoors Africa, has been taking up the countryside close to his former ranch.
Authorities hope to switch a few of the hippos within the coming months, with 10 certain for Mexico and 60 going to India.
