NewzA newborn hippopotamus was rescued in the municipality of Puerto Nare, located in the Antioquia department of northwestern Colombia. The animal was discovered by a local family of fishermen in a state of isolation, dehydration, and malnutrition. Following the discovery, authorities intervened to secure the calf and provide necessary care. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges related to the presence of hippopotamuses in the region, which originated from animals introduced to Colombia decades ago.
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