Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

British girl’s fan letter to Moo Deng gets a tail signature

A six year old girl from Liverpool has had a reply from Thailand’s most famous pygmy hippo, after writing a fan letter to Moo Deng, who signed back with a print of her tail. The story was shared yesterday, August 13, by Narongwit Chodchoy, director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri, who posted … The story British girl’s fan letter to Moo Deng gets a tail signature as seen on Thaiger News .

British girl’s fan letter to Moo Deng gets a tail signature

A six-year-old girl from Liverpool received a reply from Thailand's most famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, after writing a fan letter. Zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy shared a photo of the letter on Facebook. The young fan, named Sophie, had written the letter on July 17. In the letter, Sophie introduced herself, explained why she had written, and asked personal questions to which Moo Deng provided responses.

The zoo was quick to reply, having a keeper press a print of Moo Deng's tail onto the paper to serve as a signature. The zoo also promised to email Sophie the video as proof that it was the real thing. Moo Deng's reply was written in his voice, and he mentioned his favorite color being pink. The zoo added that Moo Deng is also a Liverpool supporter.

Written by urgent.news from The Thaiger's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at thethaiger.com →

More in Culture

What makes Summer McIntosh so fast? Look to long arms, race cars and rowboats

It’s the question the entire swimming world has been asking ever since Summer McIntosh made herself known on the world stage by qualifying for the COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics at the age of 14.

  • Summer McIntosh's long arms give her a 180cm wingspan advantage
  • Her catch technique creates strong propulsion in the water
  • Rowboat-like efficiency keeps her hips high and minimizes drag

More from Friday 14 August →