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Intruder Climbs Into Moo Deng's Enclosure

Man who startled famous baby hippo faces trespassing charge

(Newser) - A man has been arrested after he was caught climbing into the enclosure of Moo Deng, the adorable pygmy hippo who became a social media sensation, zoo officials said. The Thai man allegedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday evening while a keeper was away and no other visitors were around,...

Thousands Celebrate Moo Deng's First Birthday

Some fans flew in from the US for baby hippo's birthday bash at Thai zoo

(Newser) - Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of four days of activities...

Well, We Now Have Our Next 'Baby Shark'

Moo Deng the viral and bouncy baby pygmy hippo has an official song released in 4 languages

(Newser) - In case you can't get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there's now an official song featuring the internet's favorite baby animal—released in four languages for her global fans, reports the AP . The upbeat 50-second song "Moodeng Moodeng," available in...

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