Vaping Squirrels? Viral Video Shows How Fruity Flavors Are Attracting Wildlife To E-Cigarettes
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A viral video shows a squirrel interacting with a discarded vape, highlighting the dangers of e-cigarette litter to wildlife due to appealing fruity scents.Summary
A viral video originating from South London depicts a grey squirrel appearing to vape from a discarded e-cigarette. Experts are concerned this incident isn't just amusing, but a sign of a growing environmental risk to wildlife. The attraction isn't the nicotine or vapor, but the fruity aromas of vape liquids, which squirrels mistake for food. Craig Shuttleworth of Bangor University notes that vapes are more appealing than traditional cigarettes due to their scent. The RSPCA emphasizes this is a symptom of a larger litter problem, with millions of single-use e-cigarettes discarded weekly, posing a threat to both land and marine animals.
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