Momota finds a traffic cone, and from there, it's basically full commitment. Here's the thing, though, cones showing up as a favorite toy isn't actually that unusual for polar bears specifically. Where Momota Actually LivesThe Akita Prefectural Oga Aquarium sits in the city of Oga, on Japan's northern main island. A Recurring Theme Among Polar BearsMomota's cone obsession isn't a one-off, either. This particular quirk shows up often enough among polar bears at facilities elsewhere that it's become something keepers have learned to expect and plan for when putting together enrichment activities.