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A polar bear cub goes viral for its peculiar fondness for traffic cones

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An adorable polar bear cub, residing in an aquarium in the Japanese prefecture of Akita, has become a viral sensation thanks to its unusual and charming hobby: traffic cones

A 4-month-old polar bear playing with an ice sculpture at the Roger Williams Zoo
A 4-month-old polar bear playing with an ice sculpture at the Roger Williams ZooAP

The protagonist of this story is Momota, an eight-month-old cub who has captured the hearts of thousands of online users.

A video, filmed with a mobile phone and distributed by the Associated Press, shows Momota in action. In the footage, you can see him sticking his head into a traffic cone and, with playful energy, poking his mother's back. This mischievous behavior is not only fun to watch but also highlights the young cub's natural curiosity.

According to information provided by the Oga GAO aquarium, where Momota lives, the cub was born on December 4th and was named in honor of his parents. Since his birth, Momota has shown healthy growth, with a photo documenting how he gained 25 kilograms in just one month. His charm and particular fondness for traffic cones have established him as one of the brightest and most adorable animal stars on the internet.