Pygmy hippo Moo Deng is so adored she may get her own patent
The zoo’s visitor numbers are up by at least 30%, but Moo Deng’s fame has also brought unwanted disruption to her life, prompting the director to issue a warning.
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5 developments- Sep 14, 2024Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng is Thailand’s latest online sensation. But her keeper is worried about her fame
- Sep 16, 2024Only center coverage:Moo Deng, the Pygmy Hippo from Thailand, Is Getting Too Famous for Her Own Good
- Sep 17, 2024Only center coverage:This baby pygmy hippo is Thailand’s latest sensation. But her keeper is worried about her fame
- Sep 18, 2024Only lean-left coverage:Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes
- Sep 19, 2024Pygmy hippo Moo Deng is so adored she may get her own patent
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Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng is a TikTok star, but her keepers are worried
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2 viewpointsThailand’s adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng has become an overnight celebrity — and can’t go anywhere without encountering harassing fans
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