A man was arrested after attempting to climb into the enclosure of viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Officials say he entered while a keeper was away and remained in the area for several minutes before being discovered. Footage shows the man wearing sunglasses and a tank top, holding a tablet as he approached Moo Deng and her mother, Jona. The zoo confirmed the suspect was released on bail, and authorities are continuing their investigation. Moo Deng and Jona were unharmed, and the man did not attempt to touch them. The zoo urged visitors to follow staff instructions for safety. Moo Deng, a two-month-old baby hippo, gained global attention after becoming a social media sensation.
Moo Deng, whose name means "bouncy pork" in Thai, is part of a breeding program for endangered pygmy hippos, native to West Africa. The zoo, located about 100 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, is home to over 2,000 animals.