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Covid-19 can hit animals, but they can’t spread it to humans

Published: Dec 07, 2021

Animals can develop Covid-19 as evidenced by the two hippos in Belgium who tested positive for the virus but had no symptoms other than runny noses, Department of Livestock Development’s director-general Sorawit Thaneeto said on Monday.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo throws celeb pygmy hippo Moo Toon a feast

Published: Oct 28, 2021

Chonburis Khao Kheow Open Zoo celebrated the second birthday of male pygmy hippopotamus “Moo Toon” (braised pork) on Wednesday, much to the delight of lucky visitors.

Funny hippos win hearts

Published: Apr 12, 2020

“Kha Moo [pork leg] and the gang”, a Facebook page about the daily lives of hippopotamuses in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri is currently gaining popularity among people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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