Meet Atthapon "Benz" Nundee, the 31-year-old zookeeper instrumental in making baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng a global sensation. And how it came about.

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The man behind Moo Deng's stardom

Meet Atthapon "Benz" Nundee, the 31-year-old zookeeper instrumental in making baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng a global sensation. And how it came about.

By: Jetjaras Na Ranong | Published: 25 Sep 2024

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