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Viral 'Vaping' Squirrel Sparks Outrage, Reveals Dangers of Discarded E-Cigarettes
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News18•25-03-2026, 15:21
Viral 'Vaping' Squirrel Sparks Outrage, Reveals Dangers of Discarded E-Cigarettes
•A viral video shows a squirrel in Brixton, South London, appearing to 'vape' an e-cigarette, causing amusement and alarm.
•Wildlife experts explain the squirrel was likely attracted by the sweet, fruity smell of the vape, mistaking it for food, not seeking nicotine.
•Chewing on discarded vapes poses severe risks to animals, including ingesting toxic nicotine, microplastics, battery chemicals, and other harmful substances.
•The incident highlights the dangers of litter for wildlife, with millions of single-use e-cigarettes discarded weekly before regulatory crackdowns.
•RSPCA reports previous cases of animals, including a bird and numerous pets, falling victim to vape waste, calling it the 'tip of the iceberg'.