Small hippo, big dreams: Can Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo, save her species?

Mongabay
Jan 14, 2026, 2:15 pm121 pts
Social media loves a charismatic, cute, relatable animal. Personalities like Neil the elephant seal and Pesto the giant baby penguin have captivated millions online. And let’s not forget Moo Deng – the pugnacious baby pygmy hippo who exploded onto the scene in late 2024. Viral clips of her wreaking tiny…

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