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Tag yourself, which Moo Deng mood are you? 🩛⁠ ⁠ Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located near Pattaya, is asking its visitors to be on their best behavior when coming to see Moo Deng (“Bouncy Pig”), a 2-month-old female pygmy hippopotamus who has gained international viral fame for her small size and adorable expressions.⁠ ⁠ Videos have surfaced on social media showing some visitors mistreating the baby hippo, including one TikTok video capturing a visitor pouring water to wake up Moo Deng. Other guests reportedly threw objects, such as shellfish, to coax Moo Deng. In response, the zoo has reportedly installed CCTV cameras to ensure the safety of the animals.⁠ ⁠ “These behaviors are not only cruel but also dangerous. We must protect these animals and ensure that they have a safe and comfortable environment,” the director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo said, noting that visitors should also refrain from making loud noises. Native to West Africa, pygmy hippos have been classified as "endangered" by the Int...

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