Pygmy hippopotamus
Moo Deng
A viral pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, born in 2024 and turned into a global meme star.
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Zoo icons, internet pets, and ceremonial penguins: these animals are still part of today’s animal-celebrity conversation.
Nile hippopotamus
Fiona
The Cincinnati Zoo hippo whose premature-birth survival story made her a beloved zoo celebrity and conservation ambassador.
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King penguin
Pesto
A giant king penguin chick from Sea Life Melbourne who became famous for his size, fluff, and fish-powered rise to internet stardom.
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King penguin
Major General Sir Nils Olav III
A king penguin at Edinburgh Zoo who carries a ceremonial role with the Norwegian King’s Guard.
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Pug
Doug the Pug
A living internet-famous pug with a major entertainment footprint, foundation work, books, media appearances, and millions of followers.
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