Vantara News: An order has been given to kill 80 hippos living in the Magdalena River Valley of Colombia, a South American country. Anant Mukesh Ambani, executive director of Reliance Industries Limited and founder of Vantara, one of the world’s largest wildlife rescue and conservation centres, has formally requested the Government of Colombia to spare the lives of these hippos. They have proposed a humane alternative: a safe and scientific way to bring these animals to Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat, where they can find permanent homes.

​Anant Ambani has made this appeal in a letter to Colombia’s Environment Minister Irene Velez Torres. In this it has been said that full assistance will be provided with the supervision and approval of the Colombian authorities. This proposal reflects Anant Ambani’s commitment towards animal welfare, for which he was recently honored with the Global Humane Award. He is the youngest person and the first Asian to receive this prestigious honour.

It is our responsibility to make every possible effort – Anant Ambani

Anant Ambani said, “These 80 hippos are sensitive creatures who are victims of changing conditions. If we have the ability to save them in a safe and humane manner, then it is our responsibility to do everything possible to do so.

Vanatara has submitted a detailed plan to the Colombian authorities, which includes a team of veterinary experts, safe transport arrangements, bio-security protocols and providing habitat similar to their natural environment.

It is possible to save animals while protecting nature – Anant Ambani

Anant Ambani further said, “Compassion and protection of animals’ lives are not opposed to each other. If we work with the right scientific thinking and in a planned manner, it is possible to save animals while protecting communities and nature. Vantara has the expertise and infrastructure to accomplish this task.

Vantara has formally requested that the decision to kill the animals be postponed until this option is fully considered. Vanatara has also said that he is fully prepared to engage directly with the Colombian authorities and present a detailed scientific, operational and welfare proposal.

Every living being is priceless – Vantara in the proposal

This proposal reflects the basic idea of ​​Vantara that every living being is priceless. It also underlines India’s emerging role in delivering large-scale science-based solutions to complex global challenges related to wildlife. Any implementation of this plan will be done only after obtaining necessary approvals from the governments of Colombia and India and permission from the relevant international authorities.

Let us tell you that there are about 200 hippos in the Magdalena River Valley of Colombia, which are the descendants of a small group brought in the 1980s. Due to the lack of animals that hunt hippos in this valley and the favorable environment, their numbers have increased significantly. This poses a threat to the biodiversity and security of the area. In view of this, the authorities had given permission to kill 80 animals, which Vantara has now taken the initiative to save.

Know about Vantara

​Vantara, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is one of the largest and most modern wildlife rescue, care and conservation centers in the world. It provides expert veterinary care, long-term care and specialized facilities for elephants, tigers and lions (big cats), primates, reptiles and other mammals. These are animals that have been rescued from difficult situations such as distress, exploitation or displacement.

​Vantara works closely with conservation organizations, national governments and international wildlife authorities around the world. It has supported global initiatives to rescue, rehabilitate and translocate wildlife across borders. ​Focusing on reviving natural habitats, involvement of local communities, genetic profiling and science-based conservation, Vanatara is creating healthy ecosystems where wildlife can safely thrive. Additionally, it also works towards returning endangered species to their natural environment (rewilding).

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