Billionaire Ambani’s Son Wants To Save Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ From Extinction In Colombia
Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is advocating for the rescue of 80 hippos in Colombia that are slated for culling. These hippos, descendants of those introduced by Pablo Escobar, have become an invasive species causing ecological issues. Ambani's organization, Vantara, claims it can provide a humane solution to manage the hippo population.
- ▪Anant Ambani has requested the Colombian government to allow his organization to take ownership of 80 hippos marked for death.
- ▪The hippos, originally introduced by drug lord Pablo Escobar, have grown to nearly 200 and are causing problems in the Magdalena River.
- ▪Colombian officials authorized the culling after other management options failed, including sterilization and relocation efforts.
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BreakingBusinessBillionaire Ambani’s Son Wants To Save Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ From Extinction In ColombiaByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 04:04pm EDTApr 28, 2026, 04:06pm EDTToplineThe wildlife rescuer son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man, is publicly pleading with the Colombian government to let his organization take ownership of 80 wild hippopotamuses marked for death decades after drug lord Pablo Escobar first introduced the species to the country.
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