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Published 07:16 IST, November 5th 2024

WATCH: Viral Baby Hippo Moo Deng Picks US Election Winner As...

Viral sensation Moo Deng, a baby hippo, has joined the action by predicting the winner.

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Viral News: As the world prepares for the face-off between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on November 5th, viral sensation Moo Deng, a baby hippo, has joined the action by predicting the winner.

The internet sensation was presented with two fruit cakes, each labeled with the candidates' names, at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province. In the viral video, Moo Deng opts for the cake marked with the Republican candidate’s name.

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Given two watermelons to choose from, she headed straight for the one with Trump’s name carved in local spelling and eagerly took a bite.

Moo Deng's prediction has excited voters, sparking curiosity about whether her choice will hold true. 

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The video has racked up over 35.2K views, along with a wave of reactions. One user commented, "Yay Moo Deng! Animals always know."

 Another remarked, "Just call her Nosta-hippo-damus." A third user joked, "Then it’s over. We can call it now."

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Who is Moo Deng?

Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo and now an online star from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. Born on July 10 and first introduced to the public on July 25, Moo Deng became the internet's darling thanks to her lively personality. Her name translates to “bouncy pig” or “pork patty.”

Her adorable gestures have inspired art, memes, and even branded merchandise. Sephora Thailand joined in on the fun, launching a campaign with the tagline, “Wear your blush like a baby hippo.

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07:16 IST, November 5th 2024