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Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes

NPR Wednesday, 18 September 2024 ()
A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior.
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News video: Endangered pygmy hippo at Thai zoo goes viral

Endangered pygmy hippo at Thai zoo goes viral 01:38

The tiny hippo plops to the ground, seemingly unfazed by her rapid rise to TikTok stardom. Moo Deng -- whose name in Thai means "bouncy pork", a popular snack -- is now an unwitting poster child for the endangered pygmy hippo.

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