New day, new viral zoo animal. If we’re putting Ava into a cage with Moo Deng, who would prevail, and who will enter their flop era? Here’s how we think the fight would go.
When the time comes to rise against humankind, who would be leading the animal kingdom to victory? Who would rule them all as the ultimate mascot — the most relatable, viral meme animal of all relatable, viral meme animal?
In the blue corner, it’s Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo. In the red corner, it’s the big and fluffy Ava, the golden tiger. Let’s examine how the fight would go and determine the odds.
[Hero and featured image credit: Chiang Mai Night Safari/Instagram; Khao Kiew Open Zoo/Facebook]
Ava vs Moo Deng: Who would win in a fight?
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- 32.7 kg (three-month check-up)
- Almost four months old
- Four-legged
- Moist at all times
- 75–177 kg full grown
- Three years old
- Four-legged
- Moderately fluffy
Pros in one-on-one combat
- Runs fast, gets her exercise in
- Fuelled by inner rage
- Heals when sprayed with water
- Has combat experience (previously ended Butterbear)
- The jaws that bite
- The claws that catch
- Friendly with children (potential future in pageantry)
- Very small population (diversity quota)
Cons in one-on-one combat
- No time to train, livestreamed 24/7
- One hit wonder
- Trump supporter, divides the room
- Still on her incline to fame
- Unpopular with dog people
- No SNL appearance (flop)
Fights they would win
- Synchronised swimming
- Competitive sleeping
- Metal band contest (lead singer)
- Anything physical and that fat hippo is dead.
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
