Moo Deng's Multilingual Hit: A Pygmy Hippo's Chart-Topping Anthem

Thailand's baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, has inspired an official song released in four languages—Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese. The 50-second song, "Moodeng Moodeng," features simple, catchy lyrics and a music video showcasing the hippo's playful antics. Moo Deng has become a global sensation, boosting visitor numbers and merchandise sales at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, which uses the increased revenue to support breeding programs for endangered species like the pygmy hippopotamus.