The hippos have posed a problem for Colombia, where they became an invasive species after being brought to the country by the drug lord.
A spokesperson for Maximilien's school - Essec Business School - said it was aware of the allegations and was investigating.
Named Hypersail, it has been developed as part of a wider push by the supercar maker to extend its expertise beyond motoring
China Eastern Airlines (CEAir) has inaugurated a new nonstop route connecting Vienna, Austria, and Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, marking the first direct air link between Austria and northwest China.
