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Pygmy hippo expert on Moo Deng 

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S04E09 - PYGMY HIPPOTOMUS (sorry for the bad audio)

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🦛💔 Moo Deng: The Pygmy Hippo Who Sparked a Global Conversation She’s adorable, she’s viral, and she stole the internet’s heart. 💖 Meet Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo born in July 2024 at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. With her bouncy steps, smooshy snout, and lettuce-chomping charm, she’s been lovingly dubbed the “bouncy pork” of the internet. But behind the memes and millions of views, a more complex story unfolds — one that challenges us to think deeply about animal welfare, entertainment, and the cost of cuteness. Khao Kheow Open Zoo has received praise for its spacious layout and educational programs. However, concerns have been raised by animal rights groups about interactions that allow direct visitor contact and performance-based activities. Some critics argue that facilities like this may prioritize tourism over true animal autonomy, particularly for wild species like Moo Deng. After public outcry about overcrowding and Moo Deng’s safety, the zoo did implement changes: limiting viewing hours, increasing staff oversight, and installing additional security. These are important steps — but the question remains: Is it ever ethical to confine endangered animals for our amusement? Pygmy hippos are critically endangered, with only ~2,000 left in the wild. They deserve protection — not just in curated habitats, but in thriving, intact ecosystems. Moo Deng may not understand the spotlight she's in — but her story is powerful. She reminds us to look beyond the surface. To advocate for sanctuaries, support conservation rooted in compassion, and reflect on the ways our choices impact animals globally. 🌍🌿 Cuteness should never be a cage. 🦛❤️ #MooDeng #PygmyHippo #AnimalWelfareMatters #SanctuaryNotSpectacle #EndangeredSpecies #ZooEthics #ViralButVulnerable #ThinkBeforeYouShare #AnimalsAreNotEntertainment #ConservationThroughCompassion July 05, 2025 at 03:42PM via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DLuthgSNyxz/

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Thousands of people have made their way to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand to see the two-month-old pygmy hippo eat and play.

But Moo Deng is a member of a vulnerable and elusive species - Choeropsis liberiensis - which is native to West Africa.

And while her fame grows, her relatives in the wild are becoming increasingly rare in their shrinking habitat.

Tap the link in our bio to find out more about the nocturnal, secretive and the relatively solitary pygmy hippo species.

#moodeng #pygmyhippo #allthenewz

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Pygmy hippos are smaller relatives of their larger counterparts, and despite their size, they are excellent swimmers! 🦛🌊 #PygmyHippo #Wildlife #Nature #AnimalFacts #Cute #Conservation #Swimming #Hippos #Biodiversity #Adorable 🌳✨

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Aside from size, how does the pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) differ from the common hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius)?🦛 The pygmy hippo doesn’t spend as much time submerged in water, and it’s not as suited for aquatic life. For one, its feet are not as webbed as those of the common hippo. And unlike its larger relative, its eyes are set to the side, rather than on the top of its head. But don’t let the “pygmy” in its name fool you! This animal can still weigh up to a hefty 600 pounds (270 kilograms). Photo: Tambako The Jaguar, CC BY-ND 2.0, flickr #AnimalFacts #animals #hippo #PygmyHippo #dyk #nature #hippopotamus https://www.instagram.com/p/Cebc-wLr5CK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One month old capybara by heights.18145 Via Flickr: Montgomery Zoo

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I loved my little Pygmy Hippos I drew this morning so much that I digitized them this afternoon 😆💞💕🤍 .#hippo #hippos #hippopotamus #hipposofinstagram #pygmy #pygmyhippo #characterdesign #illustration #visualdevelopment #characterart #sketch #characterdesigner #characterartist #characterdesign #character #originalcharacter #characterart #stickerart #stickerdesign #stickersforsale #stickershop #characterstickers #originalcharacterart #characterdesignerforhire #characterdesigner #characterdesignchallenge #characterdesigning #illustration #artwork (at Bat Cave, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBbk_HpDg3Z/?igshid=13aieiur9wxqw

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I just realized I haven’t done a group shot in a while. I spent a lot of time on these guys so I made sure to take one this time. Which one is your favourite?🐫🦛🐬🦏🐢 🌱 Thank you so much to everyone who adopted something from my endangered species update and for supporting wildlife conservation and the @zsledgeofexistence programme! It really means a lot!💗 I’ll be spending the next little while on custom sloth orders. There are lots of fun ones! . . . . . #endangeredspecies #endangeredanimals #edgespecies #needlefelting #needlefelt #bactriancamel #camels #tapir #malayantapir #kakapo #kakaporecovery #pangolin #savethepangolin #sengi #elephantshrew #goldenrumpedsengi #pygmyhippo #sumatranrhino #maryriverturtle #slowloris #javanslowloris #baiji #yangtzeriverdolphin #dolphin🐬 #fiberartnow #fiberartistsofinstagram #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity #animalartwork #wildwhimsywoolies https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvVTv9gfGB/?igshid=1dq8ohwiai1pr

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“Pygmy Hippo Mom Mabel is VERY protective of her baby Akobi, and I can’t say that I blame her. I’ve heard more than one Zoo guest mentioning that they would like to take the little guy home with them because he is so adorable!”

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@louisvillezooofficial #louisville #louisvilleky #ky #kentucky #zoo #whatkindofdogisthis #birthday #animals #animal #wildlife #pygmyhippo (at Louisville Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wTV4fHmMm/?igshid=14yl161vlagj

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Discover the Adorable Pygmy Hippo: Smaller in Size, Big on Personality!

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Pygmy hippo yawns 🥱 #pygmyhippo #torontozoo #2023 #yawn (at The Toronto Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmMeUquQNn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Let’s start the day on a happy note, here’s Obi the smiling pygmy hippo.

It was really cool when I walked up to his enclosure, he was on the other side and the moment he noticed me with my camera, Obi walked right over and stuck his head up and gave me a smile.

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Terancam Punah! Bali Safari Park Kembali Sambut Kelahiran Anakan Babirusa

BALIPORTALNEWS.COM, GIANYAR – Pernah mendengar Babi rusa atau Babirusa? Masih berkerabat dekat dengan babi liar, Babirusa merupakan satwa endemik yang hidup di hutan rimba Sulawesi. Kini, Babirusa masuk ke dalam perencanaan konservasi global (GSMP) karena populasinya semakin menurun. Jumlah mereka diperkirakan hanya tinggal 4.000 ekor di Indonesia diakibatkan fragmentasi habitat dan maraknya perburuan. Hal ini membuat Bali Safari Park terus mengupayakan berbagai usaha konservasi untuk meningkatkan jumlah Babirusa di alam liar. Membuahkan hasil setelah sebelumnya sukses dalam pengembangbiakkan satwa langka Komodo, Bali Safari Park kembali menyambut lahirnya keluarga baru yaitu dua ekor anakan Babirusa. Menurut informasi yang berhasil dihimpun pada Kamis (7/7/2022), pada 30 Mei 2022 kemarin, dua anakan Babirusa ini lahir alami dari indukan bernama Pii dan pejantan bernama Lorenzo. Indukan Babirusa memiliki masa kehamilan selama 150-157 hari. Setiap satu tahun, betina hanya bisa melahirkan satu kali dengan maksimal 2 ekor anakan. Sampai saat ini, dua ekor anakan masih dirawat oleh induknya dengan tetap di pantau oleh keeper dan tim Vet Bali Safari Park. Tim Vet rutin melakukan general checkup, dan memberikan nutrisi seimbang pada indukan agar produksi air susu lancar dan mencukupi kebutuhan anakan. “Kelahiran ini menjadi bukti komitmen kami dalam menerapkan prinsip-prinsip kesejahteraan satwa sehingga kebutuhan satwa terpenuhi secara optimal. Semoga bayi terus sehat dan dapat tumbuh dengan baik,” terang Kurator Bali Safari Park, Ida Ayu Ari Janiawati. Kelahiran satwa langka dan dilindungi ini adalah salah satu bentuk kesuksesan Bali Safari Park sebagai lembaga konservasi satwa di Bali. Sebelumnya, sudah banyak satwa langka yang berhasil dikembangbiakkan di Bali Safari Park, mulai dari Komodo, Pygmy Hippo, Hyena hingga Babirusa. (aar/bpn) Read the full article