Did a baby hippo really become a meme? This baby hippo's name means bouncy pork. Meet Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo in Thailand, born on July 10, 2024 — over 20,000 people chose her name. Within weeks, her videos went viral, and weekends drew over 10,000 visitors. Pygmy hippos are endangered, with only about 2,000 to 2,500 left in the wild — and her fame helped her species. Follow MindBlown Daily for a new fact every day. #MindBlownDaily #MooDeng #Hippo #Animals #DidYouKnow