Large wild hippos once owned by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar have become an invasive species whose waste is wreaking havoc on Colombia’s aquatic ecosystem.That’s the conclusion of a new study … [Read more...] about Drug lord Pablo Escobar’s hippos have become an invasive species, befouling lakes: study
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Rescued green turtle poops out wide range of human trash
Garbage in, garbage out -- as the old saying goes -- also seems to apply to a rescued green turtle.The turtle, whose scientific name is Chelonia mydas, was found by Robert Ubieta, a fisherman from San … [Read more...] about Rescued green turtle poops out wide range of human trash
Chile says it lost contact with military plane headed to Antarctica, 38 on board
A Chilean air force C-130 Hercules that was bound for Antarctica and carrying 38 on board lost radio contact with the country’s control center Monday evening, a statement from the military said. … [Read more...] about Chile says it lost contact with military plane headed to Antarctica, 38 on board
