Moo-Deng: Thailand zoo asks visitors to not harass viral baby hippo :
Two-month-old Moo Deng’s popularity has inspired memes, fanart, and even cakes dubbed ‘too ...
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Zoo increases protection for viral pygmy hippo Moo DengAfter visitors poured water on Moo Deng and threw bananas and shellfish, the zoo increased security around her enclosure.
Key FactsSep 13, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Moo Deng was born on 10 June at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi to parents Jona and Tony.
- Videos on the zoo’s TikTok account drew attention to her; Thai PBS reported 6,000 to 7,000 weekend visitors.
- A video shared online shows a visitor pouring water on the sleeping animal; others threw bananas and shellfish.
- The zoo installed surveillance cameras and assigned an officer to watch her; its director warned that misbehaving visitors could face legal action.
“These behaviours are not only cruel but also dangerous. We must protect these animals and ensure that they have a safe and comfortable environment.”— Narongwit Chodchoi, director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, said this in a statement about visitors harassing Moo Deng.
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