Safety concerns have been raised over Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo that became a viral sensation

Two-month-old baby hippo Moo Deng plays with a zookeeper in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Due to her popularity, zoo officials have had to limit public access to the newborn pygmy hippo. The internet’s newest celebrity is Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. The 2-month-old hippo has captured hearts worldwide with her goofy appearance and playful antics. Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee began sharing videos of Moo Deng shortly after her birth in June 2024. He didn’t...