A chimpanzee is the hottest attraction at a newly reopened zoo in North Korea after learning that the chimp smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. 。
The 19-year-old chimp, named Azalea, Dallae in Korean, reportedly smokes a pack a day, according to。 The Guardian 。. Azalea lights her own smokes using a lighter, or by bumming a light from another cigarette.。
Credit: AP PHOTO/WONG MAYE-E。While it's unclear if Azalea is straight up chain smoking, zoo staff insists that the chimp doesn't inhale, so like, no big deal, guys.。
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While many would imagine that a smoking chimp would shock and disgust park guests, visitors were reportedly laughing on Wednesday as Azalea enjoyed her bogey. 。The Guardian。
reports that, "Her trainer seemed to be encouraging the smoking and prompted her to touch her nose, bow thank you and do a simple dance."。Credit: AP/Wong Maye-E。
The zoo has been previously criticized for its inadequate conditions, and even made The Dodo's list of the worst zoos on the planet. 。
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