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These new regulations come after reports of visitors acting inappropriately, such as throwingshellfish, water, and other objects at the animal.
Moving forward, those going to the zoo will only have a 5-minute timeframe to see Moo Deng.
Moo Deng has been a hit among various international media platforms
The Royal Thai embassy in Tokyo said, “She’s very energetic and her cute appearance is soothing.”
This particular hippo has inspired countless fans to gather together and express their admiration
“I’m obsessed with Moo Deng — I’ve been thinking about this queen all day,” one said.
Another commented, “I don’t know anything else going on in the world right now except for Moo Deng.”
The pygmy hippo weighs much less than its cousin counterpart and should be treated with care
หมูเด้ง ฟีเวอร์ คนแห่ชมแน่นสวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว (15 ก.ย.67) ณ ส่วนแสดงฮิปโปฯ#น้องหมูเด้ง🦛😍🥰
ทางสวนสัตว์ขอจัดระเบียบผู้เช้าชมหมูเด้ง รอบละ5นาที เฉพาะเสาร์-อาทิตย์ครับ เพื่อความปลอดภัยเเละการให้นักท่องเที่ยวทุกคนได้เห็นหมูเด้ง
ขออภัยในความไม่สะดวกครับ 🥰pic.twitter.com/rg7Vd8VqbS
— สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว Khao Kheow Open Zoo (@kkopzoo)September 15, 2024
Pygmy hippos are smaller than the common hippopotamus and are less aquatic. According to theSan Diego Zoo, their body excretes a pink fluid that gives them a wet appearance in order to prevent sunburns.
However, they are an endangered species, with 3,000 — or less — still in the wild.
Given this critical status, the zoo has implementedstricter rulesto ensure Moo Deng’s well-being in an effort to keep her safe and preserve the species.
“These behaviors are not only cruel but also dangerous,” the zoo stated. “We must protect these animals and ensure that they have a safe and comfortable environment.”
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