Squirrels are attracted to and consuming discarded e-cigarettes due to fruity aromas
A viral video from Brixton, south London showed a grey squirrel handling and nibbling on a discarded e-cigarette while perched on a fence. Wildlife experts say squirrels are attracted to e-cigarettes because of their fruity scents, mistaking them for potential food sources. The RSPCA warns this poses dangers to wildlife as millions of disposable e-cigarettes are discarded weekly in the UK.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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“Video: Squirrels 'Vaping' Discarded E-Cigarettes Due to Fruity Aromas”
“Squirrels are 'vaping' e-cigarettes, mistaking fruity aromas for food”
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Viral video shows a grey squirrel handling an e-cigarette in Brixton, south London
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