Summary
A man was fined $300 by a Thai court for breaking into the enclosure of Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo that became an internet star. The incident took place at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, where Moo Deng lives with her mother, and resulted in the zoo increasing its security patrols.
Key Facts
- A man was fined $300 for entering the enclosure of a baby pygmy hippo named Moo Deng.
- Moo Deng became famous on the internet in 2024 after videos of her were shared by the zoo.
- The incident was captured on video and showed the man recording the hippo with a tablet.
- Moo Deng was not harmed during the incident but was "slightly startled."
- Khao Kheow Open Zoo, where Moo Deng lives, is located about two hours from Bangkok.
- The zoo plans to increase security measures to prevent future intrusions.
- The court decision emphasizes the protection of animals' rights, whether in zoos or the wild.
