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World's most famous pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrates 1st birthday

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Moo Deng, the beloved pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, is turning 1 today.

A special four-day birthday celebration will be held at the zoo in Chonburi.

Highlights include a giant hippo cake, celeb meet-and-greets, and a memorabilia auction to support animal care.

Moo Deng—whose name means “bouncy pork” in Thai—became an internet sensation just days after her birth on July 10, 2024. Her keeper, Atthapon Nundee, shared her playful antics on Facebook, TikTok, and the zoo’s official channels, quickly capturing hearts worldwide.

The pygmy hippo hit a pop culture milestone when Saturday Night Live featured her in a September 2024 sketch that’s now racked up over two million views on YouTube.

In a quirky twist, Moo Deng correctly predicted the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election by choosing between fruit-and-veggie cakes—picking Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

She even earned a Google Doodle, cementing her place as one of the most searched names of the year.

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