This adorable little bear cub has become a hit with netizens with clips showing it skipping around its zoo enclosure and smothering food all over its tiny face as it eats and plays.
Junjun is a one-year-old bear cub who lives at Shanghai Zoo, in China.
Clips over the last few months show how much he has grown as he familiarises himself with his surroundings.
The clips show him playfully running around, with one showing a zookeeper cleaning his face after he made a huge mess eating some food, while another shows him frolicking in some water.
Local media said that he is bringing in crowds of visitors at the zoo, who are lining up to watch him play in his enclosure.
Junjun has just turned one after being born on 4th January 2024, the zoo said.
Many fans have reportedly compared him to Mickey Mouse’s teddy bear Duffy, which is a fan favourite in China.
The young bear, who is just one metre (3.3 feet) tall is shown off every two days when he is allowed into his outdoor enclosure.
His keeper, Yang Junjie, told local media: “Everyone likes such a lively and active bear cub. He can play in the exhibition area all day long, attracting everyone’s attention.”
The bear’s favourite game is reportedly playing tag with its keepers.
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