This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/lemelisk42 on 2024-03-12 00:13:25.

Original Title: TIL in 1910 the American Hippo Bill (resolution 23261) was introduced in congress. It had the goal of authorizing the importation and release of hippos in the bayous of america. Both to control an invasive species and as a meat source. It had support strong support, including Roosevelt and the USDA