A playful and pudgy baby hippopotamus in Thailand who loves splashing about in water and enjoys belly rubs from her keeper has captivated the internet and left the zoo housing her struggling to manage large crowds jostling to see the latest global celebrity.

The baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has taken the internet by storm, and keepers hope she will help gain momentum for conservation efforts

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). There is also a common hippo at the zoo named Kha Moo (stewed pork leg).

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo from Thailand, has inspired a viral makeup trend featuring glossy skin and soft pink blush. TikTok creators are recreating the look, making the hippo a sensation in the beauty world.

Viral internet sensation Moo Deng took the crypto market by storm as its memecoin surged over 88%. What is Moo Deng memecoin? Let’s find out.

Viral baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has a 24-hour livestream set up by Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Here's how to watch.

Fans have flooded the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in eastern Thailand, where officials have warned they risk harming the celebrity hippopotamus.

A baby pygmy hippo from the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand has gone viral. What to know about Moo Deng, the internet's latest obsession.

Moo Deng, a playful, pink and pudgy hippo rose to fame this month after zookeeper Atthapon Nundee posted videos of her bathing, sleeping, and biting. Her fan base grew immediately and she’s already amassed a whopping 2.

The Internet's latest celebrity crush isn't an actor, politician, or sports personality, but a two-month-old pygmy hippo named Moo Deng, residing in a zoo in Thailand.