People around the world have been enchanted by the baby pygmy hippo whose name means something like "bouncy pork meatball." ...

The internet has been captivated by the baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng. This lovable animal has become popular with her moonwalk, sassy attitude and escape attempts. However, with this new-found legacy ...

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But Moo Deng’s sudden celebrity was not merely a result of cute animal worship or the fact that the pygmy hippo, native to ...

Pesto" carries a genuine message. As Moo Deng spirals into both self-absorption and insecurity, the other zoo animals rally around her to remind her of her worth. Their regret in initially hurting ...

Moo Deng is alive and well ... Although efforts were made to medicate the animal, zookeepers stated that they found it difficult to feed Thabo the medication as he refused to consume it.

As well as being cute, animals can also be formidable cash machines. Some, like Moo Deng, Grumpy Cat or Choupette, have become influencers in their own right – much to the delight of the ...