Thailand zoo defends viral baby hippo Moo Deng
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the baby hippo receives the best possible care and is part of a conservation programme Thailand has dismissed as outdated, animal rights group Peta's accusations that an internet-famous female baby pygmy hippo "faces a lifetime of confinement" at a local zoo cashing in on the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.
Moo Deng the baby hippo finds fame as a small Thai zoo's online "bouncy pork" sensation
A small zoo in Thailand plans to capitalize on Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo's popularity, hoping to patent her brand to help all its animal inhabitants.
The Thai zoo home to baby hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng is patenting the pygmy
Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally. Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee has been posting cute moments of the animals in his care for about five years.
Zoo sees 12,000 visitors daily for baby hippo Moo Deng
Khao Kheow Zoo attracted 12,000 visitors to see Moo Deng. Riding on its popularity, a new sloth family is said to be introduced next month.
Thailand Zoo Plans to Trademark Its Star Hippo Moo Deng’s Image
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri, Thailand, wants to trademark the image of Moo Deng, the baby hippo that became a viral sensation.
Thailand rejects criticism over pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s ‘lifetime of confinement’
Moo Deng, which translates to bouncy pork in Thai, was born in confinement at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi in July. She became the internet's latest obsession after the zoo posted videos and photos online of her splashing about in the water and playfully biting the keeper.
Moo Deng Mania: Pygmy Hippo Inspires Makeup Trend
In an unexpected twist of social media influence, Moo Deng, a charming pygmy baby hippo residing in a Thai zoo, has sparked a global makeup trend. The internet has fallen in love with her adorable features,
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo restores 24-hour ‘Moo Deng’ live camera
Narongwit Chodchoi, Director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, announced the restoration of the zoo’s popular 24-hour live ...
‘2 most famous hippos in the world;’ Cincinnati Zoo says Fiona the Hippo is a Moo Deng fan too
Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo taking the world by storm, has garnered the attention of the world’s other most famous hippo.
Thai baby hippo internet star draws thousands to her zoo
Thailand's latest internet celebrity, baby hippo "Moo Deng", is challenging her keepers with the unexpectedly big crowds she ...
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'Dream team!' | Cincinnati Zoo says Fiona the hippo is a Moo Deng fan
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo that lives in a Thailand zoo, has captured the hearts of people worldwide, spurring memes, ...
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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.
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‘Moo Deng Fever’ grips Khao Kheow Open Zoo as tourists flock to see baby hippo before caretakers start working
The ‘Moo Deng’ fever has taken over Khao Kheow Open Zoo, drawing crowds of eager visitors during the weekend, September 14.
Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star: Meet these other adorable animals stealing hearts
Moo Deng isn’t the only viral zoo star! Discover other adorable animals like Pesto the penguin, Rocky the orangutan, and ...