October 21st 2024.
Next on the agenda, there has been a disturbing incident at a zoo involving a tourist and some of the animals. The incident occurred at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand, where celebrity baby hippo Moo Deng resides.
On October 20, a Chinese holidaymaker was caught on camera using a slingshot to fire objects towards an animal enclosure. This caused an uproar among visitors and zoo staff alike. The tourist was accompanied by a group of people who seemed to be amused by the situation, not realizing the danger they were putting themselves and the animals in.
Patcharida Chueakhamhod, a visitor to the zoo who was there to see Moo Deng, witnessed the incident and decided to record it for evidence. She was shocked and appalled by what she saw and feared confronting the group due to the language barrier and the size of the group.
A zookeeper who takes care of Moo Deng later reported that the tourists were launching stones and soil towards the enclosure, posing a threat to the animals' safety. He expressed his shock and disgust at the tourists' behavior and stated that they will be taking action by informing the tour company responsible for bringing them to the zoo and filing a report with the authorities.
Moo Deng, a two-month-old pygmy hippopotamus, has gained immense popularity since she was born on July 20, 2024. She was named through a public poll, with over 20,000 people choosing the name "Moo Deng," which means bouncy pig in Thai. Her fame skyrocketed when she became an internet sensation, with her funny antics and cute gestures going viral on social media.
However, her newfound fame has also brought an increase in visitors to the zoo, with the number of daily visitors doubling in September. This surge in visitors has also brought about an increase in revenue for the zoo, with almost twice as many people visiting compared to the previous month.
Sadly, the pygmy hippopotamus is an endangered species, and incidents like this only put them at further risk. The Khao Kheow zoo has made the decision to ban slingshots following this incident, in hopes of preventing any future harm to the animals.
In conclusion, it is essential to remember that these animals are living creatures and should be treated with respect and care. Let us all do our part in preserving and protecting these endangered species, such as the pygmy hippopotamus, for future generations to come.
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