Moo Deng, Thailand and pygmy hippopotamus
'Everybody loves little star' - Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng causes traffic chaos at Thailand zoo
The popularity of Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippopotamus, has led to severe traffic congestion at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province.
Thailand zoo defends viral baby hippo Moo Deng against Peta’s captivity claims
The zoo defended its care for Moo Deng, arguing the baby hippo receives the best possible care and is part of a conservation programme Thailand has dismissed as outdated, animal rights group Peta's accusations that an internet-famous female baby pygmy hippo "faces a lifetime of confinement" at a local zoo cashing in on the mammal's stardom.
Thailand rejects criticism over pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s ‘lifetime of confinement’
Moo Deng's popularity has drawn visitors from near and far, with some hopping on an 18-hour flight from the US to see the internet celebrity in person. The pit where Moo Deng lives with her mother, Jona,
Plot to FREE Moo Deng from captivity in Thai zoo where thousands are flocking to gawp at viral hippo
DESPERATE pleas have been called to free Moo Deng from captivity as thousands flock to the Thailand zoo to gawp at the viral pygmy hippo. Moo Deng reached worldwide fame after her zookeeper began
Thai animal rights group defends zoo against PETA’s Moo Deng abuse claims
The Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) is defending Khao Kheow Open Zoo against the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) accusation of animal abuse against Moo Deng,
Consequences of viral cuteness as internet raves about pygmy hippo at Thailand zoo
While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular.
Cheeky hippo proves cash cow for Thai zoo
Moo Deng, whose name in Thai means “bouncy pork,” has drawn tens of thousands of visitors to Khao Kheow Open Zoo this month. The two-month-old pygmy hippo went viral on TikTok and Instagram for her cheeky antics, inspiring merchandise, memes and even craft tutorials on how to make crocheted or cake-based Moo Dengs at home.
SUI meme $HIPPO enters into charity partnership with Moo Deng’s zoo
The SUI Moo Deng fan token Sudeng - $HIPPO has officially entered into a charitable partnership with Khao Kheow Open Zoo donating a hugely significant 5 million Thai Baht (approx US$150k) to the zoo and zoos of Thailand.
Viral Pygmy Hippo 'Moo Deng' Getting the Zoomies After Eating Is the Most Relatable Queen
When she got there, the sweet and spicy hippo did not disappoint: Molly is so lucky to get to see Moo Deng IRL! When is my turn? Moo Deng burst onto the scene on July 10th, 2024, as the seventh child in her family.
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Monkey steals drink from golf cart at Thai zoo
This is the moment a monkey stole a drink from a golf cart at a Thai zoo. The primate took juice from the compartment of a parked vehicle at Khao Khew Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand, on October 7.
Off with her head! Moo Deng is cake — and fans have mixed feelings: ‘Straight to jail’
Moo Deng, which translates to “bouncy pork,” was born in July 2024 at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, and ever ...
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Thailand celebrates historic breeding of critically endangered Asian woolly-necked storks
Thailand has achieved a historic milestone in wildlife conservation as critically endangered Asian woolly-necked storks have ...
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ...
Global fame of Thai baby hippo inspires make-up products, life-enhancing US$150,000 gift
Super cute baby hippopotamus stars in hit US comedy show, prompts one woman to fly around world just to visit her A ...