A two-month-old pygmy hippo has become an internet sensation across Thailand and beyond, after footage of her wobbling around her enclosure, nibbling her zookeeper and being sprayed with water went viral online.
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Coffee has been made in her image, while online fans have made artwork showing off her cartoonish rosy cheeks and bright eyes. One cosmetics store has even jumped on the trend, telling social media users ‘wear your blush like a baby hippo’, alongside a selection of products in pink and peach tones
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