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Intruder into Moo Deng's enclosure arrested

A man has been arrested after intruding into the enclosure of famed pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo on Tuesday evening.

Bangkok Post

Bulletin world briefing: Another Iranian official killed and cable car crash at Swiss resort

Iran confirms death of another leading official after Israeli attack Major rescue mission after cable car crash at Swiss ski resort Iran’s women footballers return home after asylum U-turn Indonesian human rights activist suffers severe burns in acid attack Man arrested in after allegedly breaking into Moo Deng’s enclosure

The Independent UK

Man arrested in Thailand after allegedly breaking into Moo Deng’s enclosure

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Moo Deng: Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo enclosure at zoo

Moo Deng, born in 2024, quickly became a viral sensation thanks to a keeper sharing endearing images and videos online

The Independent UK

Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng's enclosure at Thai zoo

A Thai zoo said police has arrested a man after he entered the enclosure of Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo

The Independent UK

From Punch the Monkey to Penguin memes: How animals took over the internet in 2026

In 2026, viral animal clips, from a 'Nihilist Penguin' to an orphaned macaque named Punch, captivate millions online. These moments, often reflecting human emotions like loneliness and existential dread, become powerful memes and global narratives. Experts explain this phenomenon stems from anthropomorphism and the internet's need for emotional resets, revealing…

The Times of India

Internet falls for baby monkey Punch who clung to a plush toy after his mother abandoned him

Videos showing the forlorn little macaque dragging around his orangutan plushy went viral and gained him global sympathy

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Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of baby pygmy hippo

Bangkok Post

The Internet Loves an Animal. And Now a Monkey With a Stuffed Animal Mom Has Taken Over

A new animal has taken over.

The Mary Sue

Bowen Yang Reflects On His Abrupt Departure From Saturday Night Live: ‘It’s Time’

After a month since announcing his abrupt departure, Bowen Yang has revealed the reason why he left Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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Bowen Yang's SNL Send-Off: 'I Feel So Lucky,' Top Performances, And What's Next For The Actor

Bowen Yang, a trailblazing SNL star since 2018, delivered an emotional farewell, highlighting his impact in comedy, social commentary, and representation.

International Business Times UK

Panya the pygmy hippo: how a tiny baby animal became a sensation

Just in time for Christmas, a little calf has arrived at a German zoo and gone viral. But is he cuter than Moo Deng?

The Guardian - UK

Reader’s Vote: Rank 2024 Pop Culture Moments That Caught You Off Guard The Most

Vote now! Rank the most shocking 2024 pop culture moments. From Beyoncé to Zendaya, Taylor Swift's "brat," what were the biggest moments of 2024?

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Thai school apologises after student’s ‘punishment haircut’ sparks outcry

The haircut has reignited debate over outdated grooming punishments still used in Thai schools despite a court ruling

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It’s a big day for the internet’s favourite meme animal

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Thailand’s star baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday

A Thai zoo has thrown a four-day celebration for its internet-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who has become a global internet sensation.

The Independent UK

Moo Deng: Why is the internet obsessed with a viral baby hippo?

Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream. However her newfound fame isn’t without problems, Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo

Thousands of fans have flocked to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation

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The Independent UK

Moo Deng turns 1: Thailand’s internet-famous baby hippo celebrates birthday feasting on massive fruit platter

Pygmy hippo’s fame brought millions of fans, global gifts and soaring zoo visitors in just one year

International Business Times

Hippo Birthday: Thai Internet Sensation Moo Deng Is A Year Old

Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, drawing crowds of diehard fans even as she left behind the cute animal infancy that earned her worldwide internet fame.

International Business Times

'Hippo Birthday': Thailand's Moo Deng Marks One Year Old

Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, leaving behind the animal infancy which boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics.

The Guardian - US

Is every memecoin just a scam? Experts on whether Andrew Tate and Trump are fleecing their followers

After I was turned into a memecoin, I looked into the hype behind the crypto that only a tiny percentage of people profit from

Euronews

Travelling to Thailand? Everything you need to know about the new digital entry form

Thailand expects 39 million travellers to visit in 2025.

Bangkok Post

Zoo denies Moo Deng exploitation claim

The natural resources minister has rejected claims by foreign animal rights groups that Thailand is unethically exploiting celebrity pygmy hippo Moo Deng for monetary gain.

The Independent UK

Adorable endangered Malayan tapir calf born at Washington zoo

‘Moo Deng who,’ one user wrote of the 20-pound ‘fuzzy, walking watermelon’

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