They taught Azalea the chimp to chain-smoke

Tell North Korean Central Zoo That Teaching Azalea The Chimp To Chain-Smoke Is Cruel and Inhumane Sign Now Dear friends, Zookeepers in a North Korean zoo taught Azalea, a 19-year-old female chimp, how to smoke! Now, her trainers throw cigarettes into the exhibit to encourage her to continue smoking, all for entertainment. Sign the petition to ask the zookeepers to stop providing Azalea with cigarettes. The chimp is able to light the cigarettes herself either with a lighter of another lit cigarette and puffs on it like a human would. This is a disgusting display of animal cruelty and must be stopped immediately! Primatologist Frans B.M. de Waal said this is absolutely animal brutality. He said “Of course, it is as addictive and unhealthy [for primates] as it is for humans.” Central Zoo, where Azalea lives, has also been accused of animal cruelty on several occasions, including the zoo staging deadly fights between various endangered animals. This is obviously a very bad situation for Azalea the chimp to be in.Please add your name to speak up for Azalea's health and happiness! Thank you,   Kelsey B. The Care2 Petitions Team