Thailand, Pygmy Hippo and Moo Deng
deseret · 8h
Safety concerns raised over Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo that became a viral sensation
Moo Deng is part of the endangered pygmy hippo species, with only a few thousand left in the wild. Born to parents Jona and Tony, her name was chosen through a public vote and translates to “bouncy pork,” matching the names of her siblings, Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork), per The Associated Press.
SFGate · 3h
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes
Moo Deng, which literally means “bouncy pork” in Thai, is a type of meatball. The name was chosen by fans via a poll on social media, and it matches her other siblings: Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork). There is also a common hippo at the zoo named Kha Moo (stewed pork leg).
Yahoo · 6d
Moo-Deng: Baby pygmy hippo gets harassed by zoo visitors as videos go viral
A two-month-old baby pygmy hippo in Thailand who went viral on social media has been harassed by visitors, leading to zoo authorities adding additional security around her enclosure. Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork”, became instantly popular after clips of her on the zoo’s TikTok account caught the notice of people online.
KGW8 · 2d
Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, becomes internet sensation
The 2-month old hippo has gone viral after the zoo shared videos of the charismatic animal eating, taking a shower and even nibbling — despite no teeth — on her caretaker's knees. Moo Deng was born on July 10 at the Khao Kheow Zoo in the Chonburi province, roughly an hour-and-a-half outside of Thailand's capital.
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