Ratchaburi: Adorable photos have been released of "Bongti," a 6-month-old Asiatic black bear who has become a superstar at the Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station in Ratchaburi Province. The bear has been attracting a steady stream of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the young cub.

According to Thai News Agency, Bongti was discovered by villagers in Wang Dong, Kanchanaburi, alone in a sugarcane field. The cub, believed to have been separated from its mother, was found in an emaciated state. Initially nicknamed "Bak Choi," Bongti has been under the care of the Khao San Wildlife Breeding Station since he was just a month old. Now, the healthy young bear enjoys a celebrity status at the station.

Visitors to Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station can see Bongti on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The cub is still nursing and requires a significant amount of milk. Supporters are encouraged to bring goat milk, either in powder or pasteurized form, or send it to the station's address: "Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station, Ratchaburi Province," Moo 1, Rang Bua Subdistrict, Ratchaburi 70150. For further inquiries, the station can be contacted at Tel. 098 674 1233.

The captivating photos of Bongti were taken by photographers Kitipoom Anan and Ekwat Khambunlue, using a Canon R6 Mark iii camera and a Lens RF 70-200 F2.8 L.