Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork,” has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom.

If you’ve spent any time online in the last few weeks, you’ve likely become intimately acquainted with Moo Deng, the … Continue reading "The Baby Hippo Stealing Everyone’s Hearts Gets 24/7 Livestream"

A playful and pudgy baby hippopotamus in Thailand who loves splashing about in water and enjoys belly rubs from her keeper has captivated the internet and left the zoo housing her struggling to manage large crowds jostling to see the latest global celebrity.

Viral baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng may get her own patent after skyrocketing to TikTok fame over the last few weeks at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, according to a zookeeper.

Moo Deng is part of the endangered pygmy hippo species, with only a few thousand left in the wild. Born to parents Jona and Tony, her name was chosen through a public vote and translates to “bouncy pork,” matching the names of her siblings, Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork), per The Associated Press.