She’s bananas for nicotine.
According to officials at the Pyongyang Zoo, 19-year-old chimpanzee
Azalea, who goes by “Dallae” in Korea, smokes roughly one pack of
cigarettes per day.
Not to worry, though, officials say she never inhales the smoke, but it seems has picked up the habit for fun.
The chill chimp is familiar with the routine of smoking and waits on
her human trainer to toss a lighter her way when she needs one.
If a lighter isn’t available, Azalea uses a lit cigarette as an alternative.
The newly-renovated zoo attracts thousands of visitors every day, as it
features other fascinating animals and displays of the solar system and
evolution of life.
While it’s no suprise that some viewers are outraged by the risky
routine allowed by zoo officials, others are charmed, as the cute chimp
also loves to entertain guests by performing and dancing — even taking a
bow at their request.
According to ABC News, the zoo shows other animals that love tricks, such as doing slam dunks and even solving math equations.
The zoo orininally opened back in 1959, but its new distinctive demeanor developed in 2014.
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