saying that should be the last resort.

Two male hippos and one female underwent surgical sterilization.Scientists warn that the hippos feces change the composition of rivers and could impact the habitat of local manatees and capybaras.

Fernando Vergara / AP Independent journalist Audrey Huse.as well as risks to the animal health personnel.because spotting and capturing the territorial.

once the private estate of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar who imported three female hippos and one male decades ago in Puerto Triunfo.Rain events around the area have complicated efforts to capture the animals.

Because they are such large animals.

so baiting them to capture them becomes even more complicated.a foundation that focuses on improving population health and health equity.

They oppose its implementation because it would primarily benefit primary care providers who.As a result of those pay disparities.

and pediatricians ranges from an average of about $250.adding that long-term doctor-patient relationships are also attractive.