Zoo chief vows action against visitors harassing popular baby hippo


Moo Deng, the two-month-old female dwarf hippopotamus at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has gained global attention for her adorable antics. - The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: The harassment faced by a popular baby hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo from visitors has prompted the zoo's director to vow strict measures on Thursday (Sept 12).

"Moo Deng" (Bouncy Pig), a two-month-old female dwarf hippopotamus, has gained global attention for her adorable antics, but some tourists are taking advantage of her popularity and mistreating her.

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