Thailand's viral sensation hippo Moo Deng draws crowds at first birthday bashbr br Thailand's baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday on July 10,2025 devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party. Moo Deng, whose name means 'bouncing pig' in Thai, became a global superstar last year, with images of her rosy cheeks and clumsily charming antics going viral online -- inspiring fan art, merchandise, songs and memes around the world.