This is the amusing moment baby hippo Moo Deng had a run-in with a monkey who stole bananas from her enclosure. The primate hopped into the area surrounding the pool and grabbed the snack. The two ...

Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus who became a viral sensation, celebrated her first birthday on 10 July with a four-day festival at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Her online popularity, driven by social media videos, significantly boosted zoo visitor numbers, leading to corporate sponsorships and the creation of branded merchandise.

Moo Deng, as she’s been named by her Thai zookeepers, has, in less than a month, reached a level of notoriety on X usually reserved for singers or angry politicians.

The pygmy hippo that launched a thousand memes wandered around her enclosure at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, took a few naps and ate shoots and leaves.

MOO DENG has stolen the internet’s heart with her feisty personality and squishy exterior – but fans don’t realise she has siblings. While the viral little hippo has taken the wor…

They both have an angry face with expressive eyes and an open mouth. ... More than being just cute, it looks like Moo Deng. A huge milestone in Suzuki’s 115-year-history just occurred: ...

The pygmy hippo soared to stardom, largely thanks to her keeper who shared adorable pictures and videos of her on social media.