This is the amusing moment baby hippo sensation Moo Deng tumbled off a plastic tub as she outgrows her play toys. The calf met her father in a separate enclosure, peeking at him by stepping on the ...

Is it any wonder that millions of people turned to a pugnacious baby pygmy hippo for a little relief? Moo Deng was born July ...

Big eyes, tiny noses and round cheeks; scientists explain why animals like Moo Deng the pygmy hippo have us hooked.

One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. But what ...

The pygmy hippopotamus, now 6 months old, is Thailand’s biggest celebrity, and the crowds keep flocking. What explains her charm?

The baby hippo’s economic impact has spread far beyond the confines of the sprawling zoo in the Chonburi province. Miles before the entrance, posters advertise Moo Deng ice cream. The ...

Hong Kong bets on its baby pandas to boost its lackluster tourism industry and revive an economy that’s struggling to regain ...

The sassy animal is now a full-on brand, with Khao Kheow Open Zoo selling Moo Deng merchandise and even releasing a single “by” the hippo in multiple languages. Meanwhile, Pesto — a baby ...