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

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

Americans who have fallen in love with Moo Deng no longer need to travel to Thailand to see a baby pygmy hippo in person. Poppy was born on Dec. 9, 2024, to the Metro Richmond Zoo's resident pygmy ...

Pygmy hippo fans couldn’t help but compare. One Facebook user complained that Hom Daeng was “too dry”, unlike Moo Deng, who appears perpetually moist in photos. “This one has no aura at ...

The dog, named Moo Daeng, reportedly waited in his usual spot outside a 7-Eleven in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand every day after his owner — who was homeless — died in November ...

Is it any wonder that millions of people turned to a pugnacious baby pygmy hippo for a little relief? Moo Deng was born July 10, 2024, at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Bang Phra, Thailand. In September, ...

The livestream display also spotlights educational facts about the endangered hippo species, such as their behavioral tendencies, diet, and the need for conservation. A New Moo Deng Enters the Chat!

Moo Daeng’s photos went viral on social media in January as the owners and staff of the convenience store said they were looking after the dog by feeding it, giving it blankets and a stuffed toy ...

Moo Daeng, a loyal stray dog from Thailand, has been adopted by Princess Siribha Chudabhorn. The dog, known as the 'Hachiko of Korat', gained attention after he was seen mourning his deceased owner.

A stray dog named Moo Daeng in Korat, Thailand, has captured hearts by waiting at a 7-Eleven for its deceased owner. In Korat, Thailand, a stray dog named Moo Daeng has become a symbol of loyalty ...

Moo Daeng has been adopted by Princess Siribha Chudabhorn of Thailand Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously appeared in places like ...