A beloved zoo animal in Thailand predicted the winner of the 2024 US election.
In a video posted on TikTok from the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand’s viral hippo Moo Deng “predicted” a victory for former President Donald Trump.
The viral video shows Moo Deng choosing between two watermelon cakes, both emblazoned with the names of each presidential candidate, Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Moo Deng picks the watermelon with Trump’s name on it.
“If Moo Deng thinks Trump has it figured out, then who are we to argue? Cake and faith, now that’s a winning combination!” one person commented on X.
“Smart hippo – very winning,” commented another person.
“See, it’s not that hard, people — even the hippos know who’s best for America,” another person commented on the video.
Moo Deng, who was born on July 10, 2024, to parents Tony and Jona, has become a literal viral sensation after images of her reacting strongly to a bath were shared on X.
Since then, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province has seen a huge influx of visitors as people seek to see the baby hippo.
Online, especially on X and TikTok, users have expressed their adoration for Moo Deng and her expressive face has been used as a reaction meme.
Moo Deng, whose name translates to “Bouncy Pig” or “Bouncy Bear”, is a pygmy hippopotamus, an endangered species.
Pygmy hippos are found in West Africa, primarily Liberia, according to the Pygmy Hippo Foundation website. There are about 2,000 pygmy hippos left in the wild.
The pygmy hippopotamus is about half as tall as a standard hippopotamus and weighs about a quarter as much.
They grow to a height of approximately 2.5 meters tall, according to the Pygmy Hippo Foundation.
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