It appears that the squirrels in London have officially entered their rebellious teen phase, out here puffing clouds, blowing vape rings, and maybe even working on a few trick videos for TikTok. This viral clip shows a squirrel gripping what looks like a vape like it just stepped outside for a “smoke break.”
Honestly, if you didn’t know better, you’d think this little guy was about to lean back, exhale a perfect ring, and start judging your life choices.
In reality, experts say the squirrel wasn’t trying to vape at all, it was mistaking a discarded e-cigarette for food, likely drawn in by the fruity scent.
Wildlife groups, including the RSPCA, warned that littered vapes can be dangerous because they contain nicotine, plastic, and other harmful materials that animals may ingest. The incident is being used as a reminder that improperly discarded e-cigarettes pose a real threat to wildlife, and officials are urging people to dispose of them responsibly.