After AI Nostradamus, the viral baby hippo Moo Deng also predicts the US election winner

On the eve of the US election, popular viral sensation from Thailand, pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng, proved to be an unlikely prophet, “predicting” the results of the presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Given the choice between two fruit cakes engraved with the candidates' names, the baby hippo fell on the conservative line. In the end, the food marked for the republican leader was eaten at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province.

Viral internet sensation baby hippo Moo Deng makes her choice for US President despite not being allowed to vote

In a now-viral video originally shared by the New York Post and subsequently reported by multiple news outlets on Monday, November 4, zookeepers made a prophet out of the baby hippo that went viral online this year. With two watermelons available to her, she chose the one man who had Trump's name engraved in the local spelling. Moo Deng struts towards that particular watermelon without hesitation and ends up munching on the fruit cake.

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However, MAGA may find Moo Deng's choice controversial since Moo Deng has become famous in Thailand. Obviously, the viral phenomenon is not an American citizen, but he still did his part to grab the attention of American voters ahead of Election Day.

The baby pygmy hippo is now considered a legend and has been the subject of a new wave of internet memes since her home zoo started posting videos of her on social media. Months-old Moo Deng lives with a group of other hippos, and the latest election prediction video even features an adult hippo accompanying her, causing quite a stir online.

Who is Moo Deng?

Moo Deng was born on July 25 and became a well-known presence on social media accounts surrounding the zoo. @khamoo.andthegang, dedicated to Khamoo, an older hippopotamus at the zoo, has seen a surge in Moo Deng videos in recent months.

The younger member of the Hippo gang conspicuously stole the attention and spotlight from the rest of her family. According to the New York Times, the chubby diva's name means “jumping pork.” It “redefines beauty standards: She has chubby pink cheeks, a pronounced potato shape,” as Hoda Kotb said on an episode of the Today's show.

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She eventually gained international fame after Bangkok-born artist Yammi Saracino told the world that the Thai zoo was holding a naming contest for her, with other options such as Moo Daeng and Moo Sap also available. Since then, the lively baby hippo has become a hilarious “lifestyle icon” and has made a name for himself primarily through snappy memes.

Fox 32 Chicago further reported that Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee's videos from Moo Deng have positively led to increased participation at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The number of visitors on weekdays has increased to around 800 to over 4,000 visitors, while on weekends between 3,000 and 10,000 people come to see the slipper diva and her siblings.