Squirrels have started 'vaping' after mistaking the fruity smells for food, experts have warned. However, they suspect the animals are being drawn to the devices after mistaking the fruity smells for food. 'We're worried that animals could be attracted to the smells and, mistaking them for food, try to bite or swallow them.' Although disposable vapes have been banned since June 2025, there are still millions of the devices littered in parks across the UK. The spokesman added: 'The RSPCA successfully lobbied the Government with our #VexedAboutVapes campaign and a ban on selling disposable vapes was brought in last year in England.

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2026 14:51 UTC