Ethereum Co-Founder Donates RM1.3 Million to Pygmy Hippo Conservation Efforts

Have you heard the heartwarming story of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippopotamus from Thailand who has captured the hearts of people around the world? Well, if not, you’re in for a treat!

Moo Deng recently received a Christmas gift like no other – a generous donation of 10,000,000 baht (RM1.3 million) from none other than Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin. This incredible donation was announced by the Khao Kheow Open Zoo on Facebook, where they expressed gratitude to Buterin for joining their Wildlife Sponsorship Program. They also shared a letter from Buterin on their Instagram page, in which he praised the zoo’s dedication to animal welfare, education, and outreach, and expressed his excitement for their future plans.

Buterin described his donation as a “gesture of friendship” to Thailand after various events organized by the Ethereum community in the country. He wanted to show his love for Thailand by giving a special Christmas gift to Moo Deng, who has become a beloved celebrity not just in Thailand, but around the world. He expressed his hope to see Moo Deng live a long and prosperous life, along with her family and the community at the zoo.

It was revealed that two donations of five million baht each were made on December 26th, with the possibility of additional contributions in the future. Moo Deng, whose name means bouncing pig in Thai, gained popularity earlier this year when videos of her antics started circulating on social media. Her adorable and spunky personality quickly won the hearts of people globally, leading to a surge in visitors to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

Thanks to Moo Deng, the zoo saw a significant increase in revenue, with projections for even more growth in the future. This heartwarming story is a reminder of the positive impact that generosity and kindness can have, even in the animal kingdom. Let’s all join in wishing Moo Deng a bright future filled with love and happiness!