Why is internet obsessed with viral baby pygmy 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.

Moo Deng, which literally means "bouncy pork" in Thai, is a type of meatball. The name was chosen by fans via a poll on social media, and it matches her other siblings: Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork).

A tiny, baby pygmy hippopotamus named Moo Deng, born in Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has stolen hearts worldwide due to her playful personality and dramatic expressions.