Thai zoo seeks to patent baby hippo Moo Deng, or "bouncy pork"
Moo Deng, which literally means "bouncy pork" in Thai, is a type of meatball. The name was chosen by fans via a poll on social media, and it matches her other siblings: Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork).
From Moo Deng live stream and memes to time limits: Why is internet obsessed with viral baby pygmy hippo?
Why is internet obsessed with viral baby pygmy hippo? - Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream.
Where is Moo Deng hippo from? Viral baby pygmy hippopotamus to get its own 24-hour live feed after "bouncy pork" trend
A tiny, baby pygmy hippopotamus named Moo Deng, born in Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has stolen hearts worldwide due to her playful personality and dramatic expressions.
Thai ‘bouncy pig’ baby hippo goes viral for cuteness, drawing zoo visitors, inspiring memes
Moo Deng, whose name means “bouncy pig” and is also inspired by a beloved pork dish, was chosen through a Facebook poll in which 20,000 people participated. Her Instagram account has amassed over 270,000 followers, proving her irresistible charm.
Meet 'bouncy pork' MOO DENG! Viral pygmy hippo who's captured internet's heart
Native to West Africa, the pygmy hippo is threatened by human activities, such as logging, mining and poaching, and there are only 2,000 to 2,500 left in the world, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Baby pygmy hippo is new viral sensation in TikTok videos: Meet the cute and bouncy Moo Deng
The new baby hippopotamus has become a viral sensation. See why Moo Deng is capturing everyone's hearts and minds.
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes
Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable. Fans unable to make the two-hour drive to Khao Kheow Open Zoo from the Thai capital Bangkok to see
Thai zoo, home to baby hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng, is patenting the pygmy
The Thai zoo whose baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has become a global viral sensation moved Thursday to patent her image so it can benefit financially from the extraordinary interest which shows no sign of abating.
Meet Moo Deng, the adorable baby hippo taking the internet by storm at a Thailand zoo
If your social media hasn't already been flooded with images of the baby pygmy hippo that's gone viral, we're about to introduce you. A zoo in Thailand is now pushing to patent the pint-sized star. CBS News Correspondent Tina Kraus reports.
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng becomes social media sensation
Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable.Fans unable to make the two-hour drive to Khao
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A Pygmy Hippo Is Stealing Hearts (and Biting Zookeepers)
Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork,” has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom. By ...
I Just Learned What Moo Deng's Name Means, And It's So Her
Her siblings, Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork) are all named in similar ways. There’s even a non-pygmy hippo ...
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Moo Deng the baby hippo finds fame as a small Thai zoo's online "bouncy pork" sensation
I never would've thought (of this)." Moo Deng, which literally means "bouncy pork" in Thai, is a type of meatball. The name was chosen by fans via a poll on social media, and it matches her other ...
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Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo
Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby ...
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Baby pygmy hippo called ‘bouncy pork’ gains global celebrity status
She lives in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand – and her name means ‘bouncy pork’. Atthapon Nundee, 31, a zookeeper at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, said: ‘The moment I saw Moo-Deng born ...