'Absolutely Nuts!' Viral Video Of Squirrel ‘Vaping’ Sparks Outrage On Social Media
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A viral video of a squirrel appearing to vape has raised concerns about wildlife hazards from discarded e-cigarettes.Summary
A video circulating online shows a squirrel in South London seemingly “vaping” an e-cigarette, sparking both amusement and alarm. Experts warn that squirrels are attracted to the sweet, fruity scents of vapes, mistaking them for food. This poses a serious threat, as ingesting vape components—including nicotine, microplastics, and battery chemicals—can be deeply harmful, even fatal, to animals. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has highlighted this incident as a reminder of the dangers of litter for wildlife, noting similar cases involving birds and pets. Experts believe this is just a small fraction of the problem, as millions of single-use e-cigarettes are discarded weekly.
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