[duxup]

The hippos in this case are an invasive species and already damaging the ecosystem.

[HarryHirsch]

On the other hand, they are under threat in Africa. A thriving population on another continent would be a net positive.

[duxup]

Not for the local ecosystem.

[eyko]

One could argue humans are the invasive species.

[duxup]

That seems like another topic / doesn't change the status of those hippos.