Moo Denga baby of pygmy hippopotamuscreated a sensation in social networks because of her cute appearance, but few know that this baby has given visibility to a real problem.
Born in the city of Bangkok, Thailand, the hippopotamus Moo Deng stole millions of hearts for his plump build, short legs and temperament.
Every weekend, thousands of tourists visit Moo Deng to give him love, but this is not the case for other pygmy hippos, species considered to be in danger of extinction.
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Who is Moo Deng? We tell you where the pygmy hippopotamus lives
Moo Deng was born on July 10, 2024 in the Bangkok’s Khao Kheow ZooThailand, where he currently lives.
This baby pygmy hippo receives up to 7 thousand visitors every weekend at Khao Kheow Zoo in Thailand.
However, her fame has also brought her problems, as it has been reported that visitors have thrown water and food at her to wake her up.
Moo Deng, pygmy hippo in Thailand (LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA)
Moo Deng, pygmy hippo in Thailand (JETJARAS AND RUNONG)
Moo Deng, pygmy hippo in Thailand (Teera Noisakran)
Moo Deng, pygmy hippo in Thailand (LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA)
Want to see Moo Deng live? You don’t even have to leave your house
If you want to see Moo Deng, you don’t need to travel to Thailand, because the Khao Kheow Zoo has its website for you. zoodio.live/th/live-streaming.
Once on the page, all you have to do is look for the Moo Deng section, click on it, and enjoy the live broadcast.
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Moo Deng brings visibility to a real problem facing pygmy hippos
Although Moo Deng has won the love of the internet, the truth is that it is part of the pygmy hippopotamuses, an endangered species.
According to data from Fauna & Flora (international conservation organization), The number of pygmy hippos decreased dramatically mainly due to habitat loss and hunting.
It is currently unknown how many pygmy hippos exist in the wild, although it is thought that there are around 2,000 and most of these animals are concentrated in:
- Liberia
- Ivory Coast
- Guinea
- Sierra Leona
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Moo Deng Facts and Pygmy Hippopotamus Generalities
Some facts about Moo Deng and generalities about pygmy hippos are as follows:
- Moo Deng means “jumping pig”
- Moo Deng is the granddaughter of Malee, Thailand’s oldest hippopotamus
- Moo Deng has his own clothing line and the proceeds help fund the Thailand Zoo
- Sephora launched blushes inspired by Moo Deng’s cheek color
- Unlike common hippos, the pygmy hippopotamus species is shy.
- Pygmy hippos live alone or in small family groups.
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