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).
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 hippo.
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.
She’s chubby, wet, and fierce. Meet Moo Deng, a baby hippo and internet darling.
Spawning memes, merch, and crowds at the zoo, baby hippo Moo Deng went viral within weeks of being born. Appropriately, she likes to “deng,” or bounce, and her zookeepers post clips of her giddy frolics.
The Thai zoo home to baby hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng is patenting the pygmy
Only a month after the adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally
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 her in person can watch her video clips online,
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng is so adored she may get her own patent
Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable.
Why does the internet love baby hippo Moo Deng? There’s a science to it.
Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, has become the internet’s latest craze. But what seems like unlikely celebrity has a simple explanation, scientists said: Her cuteness is hijacking our brains.
Thai Zoo Is Trademarking ‘Moo Deng the Hippo’ to Commercialize Its Internet Starlet
The zoo says a patent will prevent its viral pygmy hippo from being commercialized by others and will help provide income to support its animals.
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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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Who Is Moo Deng? The Viral Baby Hippo, Explained
A female pygmy hippo named "Moo Deng", which means "bouncy pork" lies on the ground at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. (Photo by Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) An unexpected ...
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Baby pygmy hippo called ‘bouncy pork’ gains global celebrity status
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Moo Deng: Meet the Baby Pygmy Hippo Who Has Become a Viral Sensation
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Everything you need to know about Moo Deng, the iconic screaming baby hippo
Zoo patrons chose her name via a public poll, selecting the title of a popular Thai dish that translates to “bouncy pork.” It doesn’t get any better than this. In no time, merchandise ...
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Meet Moo Deng: The Viral Pygmy Hippo Who's Captured Hearts Across The World
Her name roughly translated means “bouncy pig” and was chosen by a poll ... Moo Deng also has two siblings Moo Wan, which means "sweet pork", and Moo Tun, which is "stewed pork".