Viral Pygmy Hippo 'Moo Deng' Getting Zoomies
Thailand rejects criticism over pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s ‘lifetime of confinement’
Thailand has hit back at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( Peta) after it claimed that a baby pigmy hippopotamus, who has become famous because of her playful nature, would be subjected to a “lifetime” of “confinement”.
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the baby hippo receives the best possible care and is part of a conservation programme Thailand has dismissed as outdated, animal rights group Peta's accusations that an internet-famous female baby pygmy hippo "faces a lifetime of confinement" at a local zoo cashing in on the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.
Viral Pygmy Hippo 'Moo Deng' Getting the Zoomies After Eating Is the Most Relatable Queen
Pygmy hippos are continually dwindling because of persistent habitat loss and human poaching; they're considered a better source of "bushmeat" (meat from wild animals) than other hippo species because they're smaller. The meat is (allegedly) more tender than that from larger hippos.
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes
Only a month after the adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has a face that launched 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).
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,
Viral baby pygmy hippo stays close to mom in adorable new footage
A baby pygmy hippo from the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand has gone viral. What to know about Moo Deng, the internet's ...
CNN20d
Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng is Thailand’s latest online sensation. But her keeper is worried about her fame
With her pinkish cheeks and natural charisma, two-month-old pygmy hippo Moo Deng is making millions ... she’s rolling on the floor or taking a dip under Thailand’s scorching sun.
The Mississauga News2d
A baby pygmy hippo in Thailand has become a viral sensation, but here’s where you can see the adorable mammals in Ontario, too
The two-month-old baby hippo, named Moo Deng, has gained attention after her handler shared some videos on Facebook in September.
Miami New Times3d
Miami Has a Pygmy Hippo — And He Has His Own Crypto, Because of Course He Does
Almost 10,000 miles from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, where internet star Moo Deng spends her days splashing around in ...
World Wildlife Fund8d
Why are pygmy hippos so small? And 6 other pygmy hippo facts
Pygmy hippos are endangered creatures native to West African forests. Smaller than common hippos, they're rarely seen due to ...
This baby pygmy hippo is Thailand’s latest sensation. But her keeper is worried about her fame
The zoo’s visitor numbers are up by at least 30%, but Moo Deng’s fame has also brought unwanted disruption to her life, ...