This story by the slice focuses on one of Ashley’s favorite topics: cocaine hippos! Ashley explains how they came to be in Colombia (hint: drug trafficking), why they are flourishing in this non-native country, the impact they are having on the environment, and what the future might hold for these majestic water horses.To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you’re awesome and we love you.Sources:Shaun Atwood. Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos. Juan Pablo Escobar. Pablo Escobar: My Father.Jack Guy. “Colombia’s ‘cocaine hippos’ must be culled, scientists say—but not everyone agrees.” CNN. Jan. 19, 2021.Fernando Duarte. “Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia’s hippos.” BBC. February 11 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56011594“Magdalena River.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalena_River“Climate of Colombia.” Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Colombia/Climate“Hippo.” San Diego Zoo. https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/hippoMia Galuppo. “Neftlix Nabs Comedy ‘Cocaine Hippos’ With Jermaine Fowler to Star.” The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/cocaine-hippos-starring-jermaine-fowler-lands-at-netflix-1279366/Samantha Berlin. “Pablo Escobar’s Columbian Hippos Are Legally People: Court Ruling.” Newsweek. October 21, 2021. https://www.newsweek.com/pablo-escobars-columbian-hippos-are-legally-people-court-ruling-1641369
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