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Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo in Thailand, has found viral fame on social media, gaining over 2 million followers in a matter of months. The bouncing hippo star lives in Khao Kheow Open Zoo, but her face can be found on posters, souvenirs and food products around the globe. Moo Deng’s popularity has also created a surge in zoo ticket sales, generating about 19 million baht (US$576,000) between September 1-25, 2024. But the endangered animal’s sudden fame has sparked controversy, with US animal rights group Peta accusing the zoo of forcing Moo Deng into “a lifetime of confinement”.
