Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s Moo Deng took the world by storm earlier this year after going viral on social media, with fans obsessing over her personality and charm. However, now Scotland is getting in on the act with its very own new arrival announced on Monday. Moo Deng? Who deng? Introducing.
.. Haggis 🏴 Otto and Gloria have welcomed an ADORABLE pygmy hippo calf! She is doing well, but we’ll be keeping the hippo house closed for the time being so that our expert keepers can keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time 🦛💛 — Edinburgh Zoo (@EdinburghZoo) The zoo posted to X on November 4: “Moo Deng? Who deng? Introducing.
.. Haggis.
“Otto and Gloria have welcomed an ADORABLE pygmy hippo calf! She is doing well, but we’ll be keeping the hippo house closed for the time being so that our expert keepers can keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time.” Jonny Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said: “Haggis is doing really well so far and it is amazing to see her personality beginning to shine already. “The first 30 days are critical for her development, so the pygmy hippo house will be closed for now to allow us to keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time.
“While Thailand’s Moo Deng has become a viral global icon, it is important to remember that pygmy hippos are incredibly rare. “It is great to have our own little ambassador right here in Edinburgh to connect with our visitors.