Move over, viral cat videos! There’s a new internet sensation, and she’s got four stumpy legs and a whole lot of attitude. Meet Moo Deng, an adorable baby pygmy hippo from Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, who has taken social media by storm with her irresistible mix of clumsiness and charm.
The pint-sized cutie, whose name fittingly translates to “bouncy pig,” has quickly become the star of countless social media feeds. Her delightful antics and larger-than-life personality have made her an unexpected hit online.
A viral Instagram post featuring Moo Deng, shared by a user on the Meta-owned platform, is winning hearts everywhere. The post is captioned: “If you’re feeling down today, take a look at Moo Deng, the baby hippo from Thailand. She’s adorable AND a brat. The perfect princess.”
It seems the internet has found its newest sweetheart, and her tiny stature is no match for the big smiles she brings!