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.

The zoo’s visitor numbers are up by at least 30%, but Moo Deng’s fame has also brought unwanted disruption to her life, prompting the director to issue a warning.

The 2-month old hippo has gone viral after the zoo shared videos of the charismatic animal eating, taking a shower and even nibbling — despite no teeth — on her caretaker's knees. Moo Deng was born on July 10 at the Khao Kheow Zoo in the Chonburi province, roughly an hour-and-a-half outside of Thailand's capital.

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, has attracted thousands of visitors to her zoo in Thailand. Some are accused of acting aggressively.