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Moo Deng, a two-month-old baby pygmy hippo, is Thailandβs unexpected new it girl. Sheβs now a viral sensation and is attracting huge queues at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province and even has her own 24-hour livestream.
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The zoo says visitor numbers have doubled since her birth in July, boosting revenue that can be used for animal conservation efforts. But Moo Dengβs fame comes at a price: videos have emerged showing visitors throwing food at the plump hippopotamus so sheβll squeal for their cameras.
BBC Thai reporter Panisa Aemocha explains Moo Dengβs rise to fame β and criticisms that have been levelled at the Thai zoo.
We also hear from Simon Watt, author of the book βWe Canβt All Be Pandas, the Ugly Animalsβ. He discusses the link between cuteness and conservation β and how less attractive species are being left behind.
And Moo Deng superfan Ashley Calloway, a teacher from Atlanta, explains why her students canβt get enough of the adorable hippo.
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Moo Deng, a two-month-old baby pygmy hippo, is Thailandβs unexpected new it girl. Sheβs now a viral sensation and is attracting huge queues at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province and even has her own 24-hour livestream.
Click here to subscribe to our channel ππ½ bbc.in/3VyyriM
The zoo says visitor numbers have doubled since her birth in July, boosting revenue that can be used for animal conservation efforts. But Moo Dengβs fame comes at a price: videos have emerged showing visitors throwing food at the plump hippopotamus so sheβll squeal for their cameras.
BBC Thai reporter Panisa Aemocha explains Moo Dengβs rise to fame β and criticisms that have been levelled at the Thai zoo.
We also hear from Simon Watt, author of the book βWe Canβt All Be Pandas, the Ugly Animalsβ. He discusses the link between cuteness and conservation β and how less attractive species are being left behind.
And Moo Deng superfan Ashley Calloway, a teacher from Atlanta, explains why her students canβt get enough of the adorable hippo.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld
WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6
Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk
Presenter: William Lee Adams
Producers:Zofia Louise and Benita Barden
Editor: Verity Wilde
Watch more episodes from What in the World here ππ½ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4dvYFTA_2eIltC1UeiSsJc8
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