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Moo Deng gets swallowed whole in snake movie promo

Moo Deng joins a cast of global household-name animals that have been swallowed whole in promotional posters for the giant snake movie “Beware Boiúna”.

Bangkok Post

Toronto gets its own 'Moo Deng'; pygmy hippo calf born to 20-year-old mother, took first steps within minutes of birth

Toronto got its own Moo Deng as the Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf to 20-year-old Kindia. The birth took place on Sunday morning and the calf took her first steps within minutes of her birth. It is Kindia's third calf. The zoo said…

The Times of India

Why we’re all obsessed with Jimothy the raccoon, the internet’s animal of the moment

From Grumpy Cat to Moo Deng, viral animals have long united people online. Are they becoming our only source of collective enjoyment, asks freelance journalist Elle Hunt

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Another new chum for Larry the Cat

As Andy Burnham becomes Britain's seventh premier in a decade the big question on everybody's lips is… how will his pet dog Axel get on with No 10 Downing Street's resident feline, Larry the Cat?

Bangkok Post

Moo Deng's World Cup prediction streak unbroken - all wrong

Moo Deng's World Cup prediction streak remains perfectly wrong, three for three, after she picked Argentina to beat Spain in the final.

Bangkok Post

Moo Deng predicts England v Argentina result ahead of World Cup semi-final

Moo Deng has predicted the winner of England v Argentina ahead of the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday (15 July).

The Independent UK

Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt.

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Happy birthday, Moo Deng: Thai zoo plans three-day birthday bash for viral pygmy hippo

Celebrity calf will see visitors join mass sing-along around her enclosure and eat a hippo-friendly birthday cake made of her favourite vegetables

The Independent UK

A Pet Psychic Has Spoken To Neil The Seal & TBH His Message For Us Is Brutal

A TikTok pet psychic claims she connected with viral Tasmanian icon Neil the Seal, and his message for humanity is surprisingly savage.

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'Moo Deng Tail Print' collectable marks pygmy hippo's second birthday

Khao Kheow Open Zoo director Narongwit Chodchoi has announced a special "collectable" to mark the second birthday of Moo Deng, the popular pygmy hippopotamus, on July 10.

Bangkok Post

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Bangladeshi buffalo 'Donald Trump' pardoned – a brief history of animal sacrifices

We live in the era of viral animals, from Larry the Cat, the permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, to Moo Deng, the cute pygmy hippo in Thailand, and Punch, the lonely monkey whose inability to make friends made the world go aww. Donald Trump the buffalo might be the…

The Times of India

Tourists Break Into Zoo Enclosure To Film A Viral Video, Punch The Monkey And Staff Not Amused

Punch the Monkey is the viral sensation we all needed. But apparently not what we deserved. Two Americans have been arrested in connection with a break-in incident at Punch's enclosure in Japan. Read the full article to see why we can't have nice things.

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Bulletin world briefing: Israel kills Gaza student ‘in front of classmates’

Israeli forces kill student in front of her classmates in Gaza Husband of woman missing in Bahamas issues statement after his arrest The crisis that cancelled Japan’s annual cherry blossom festival Moo Deng fan fined after jumping into hippo’s enclosure Holiday hotspot considers mandating travel insurance for tourists Get in,…

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Moo Deng fan fined after jumping into hippo’s enclosure

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CCTV: Man breaks into viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure in Thailand

A man was captured on CCTV breaking into viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure.

The Independent UK

Visitor fined for climbing into viral hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo

Zoo says it has increased security since the incident in March to deter would-be intruders

Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

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

Bangkok Post

Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng

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

The Mary Sue

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

A new animal has taken over.

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