pygmy hippo

  • World NewsUK’s Haggis the pygmy hippo takes on Thailand’s Moo Deng

    UK’s Haggis the pygmy hippo takes on Thailand’s Moo Deng

    Move over, Moo Deng—there’s a new pygmy hippo on the block! Edinburgh Zoo proudly announced the birth of Haggis, their very own pint-sized star, born to hippo parents Otto and Gloria. This adorable Scotland native may soon be vying for viral fame against Thailand’s superstar, Moo Deng. The zoo made the big reveal on X (formerly Twitter), quipping, “Moo Deng?…

  • Thailand NewsMoo Deng picks Trump: Baby hippo makes US election prediction (video)

    Moo Deng picks Trump: Baby hippo makes US election prediction (video)

    In a bizarre twist of international fanfare, Thailand’s beloved baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, has waded into the 2024 US presidential race with her vote—and it’s got social media roaring. Just one day before the American Election Day, this Internet-famous hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri made her pick clear in a delightfully fruity showdown. In a…

  • Thailand NewsPeta accuses Thai zoo of exploiting baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng

    Peta accuses Thai zoo of exploiting baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has levelled accusations against Khao Kheow Open Zoo, alleging that the zoo is exploiting Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, claiming she should be in the wild and not paraded for profit. “TikTok turned Moo Deng into a celebrity, but the reality is far from cute,” read a post on Peta’s Facebook…

  • Thailand NewsKhao Kheow Zoo earns 12 million baht from Moo Deng’s live stream fame

    Khao Kheow Zoo earns 12 million baht from Moo Deng’s live stream fame

    Khao Kheow Open Zoo has captured global attention with live streaming of Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, drawing fans from around the world. The zoo reported a significant surge in visitors, earning over 12 million baht from September 1 to 19, and anticipates revenue up to 200 million baht from one million visitors by the end of its fiscal…

  • Thailand NewsWatermelon carving of Thai hippo Moo Deng captivates the nation

    Watermelon carving of Thai hippo Moo Deng captivates the nation

    Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng isn’t the only sensation to hit Thailand’s social media this week. A watermelon carved to resemble the adorable hippo by a Thai food vendor has also caused a social media storm in the Land of Smiles. Yesterday, September 16, Visanu Somjaiwong shared images on Facebook of an intricately carved miniature hippo from a whole watermelon, impressing…

  • Thailand NewsZoo sees 12,000 visitors daily for baby hippo Moo Deng

    Zoo sees 12,000 visitors daily for baby hippo Moo Deng

    A surge of 12,000 visitors flocked to Khao Kheow Open Zoo yesterday, September 15, to see the increasingly popular baby pygmy hippopotamus known as Moo Deng. The zoo plans to introduce a new sloth family next month, urging tourists to avoid disturbing animals. The Director of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand, Attaporn Srirang, reported that the popularity of Moo…

  • TravelMoo Deng, the little rising star of Thailand right now

    Moo Deng, the little rising star of Thailand right now

    One of Thailand’s most viral little stars right now is Moo Deng. A two-month pygmy hippo that was born in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri, Thailand. She quickly became viral, stealing the hearts of many audiences across social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Not just Thais have developed an infatuation for this adorable hippo, but many…