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.
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 has hit back at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( Peta) after it claimed that a baby pigmy hippopotamus, ...
A female pygmy hippo named "Moo Deng", which means "bouncy pork" lies on the ground at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. (Photo by Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) An unexpected ...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand hopes to get "more income to support activities that will make the animals' lives better" with the baby pygmy hippo trademark Better get those Moo Deng memes ...
Chances are that you’ve seen Moo Deng on TikTok. And with good reason. She’s a baby pygmy hippo (an endangered species) living in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand who is quite adorable.
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