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Edinburgh Zoo Announce Arrival Of Their Own ‘Moo Deng’

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09:57 5 Nov 2024


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Move over Moo Deng, there’s a new Pygmy hippo in town!

Edinburgh Zoo have announced the arrival of a new Pygmy hippo, to rival the internet sensation Moo Deng.

The baby hippo, who’s been named Haggis, hopes to follow in the viral footsteps of Moo Deng, who resides in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.

Edinburgh Zoo posted to X: “Moo Deng? Who deng? Introducing... Haggis.”

Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said: “Haggis is doing really well so far and it is amazing to see her personality beginning to shine already.”

“The first 30 days are critical for her development, so the pygmy hippo house will be closed for now to allow us to keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time.”

“While Thailand's Moo Deng has become a viral global icon, it is important to remember that pygmy hippos are incredibly rare.”

“It is great to have our own little ambassador right here in Edinburgh to connect with our visitors and help raise awareness of the challenges the species face in the wild.”

Native to forests and swamps in West Africa, it is estimated that only 2,500 Pygmy hippos are left in the wild due to habitat loss.

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