WATCH: Baby chimpanzee ‘smokes’ bong and cigar; Twitterati call it ‘animal abuse’

In a 23-second video, a baby chimpanzee can be seen smoking in two shots. In the first, he is made to smoke a bong and in the second, a cigar. Many people slammed it as "animal abuse".

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The clip upset many, who called it out for animal abuse. (Source: Vitaly Zdorovetskiy/Twitter)

Animal cruelty has taken a toll on the wildlife, but it is still rampant around the world. Another such shocking video, posted by a person named Vitaly Zdorovetskiy on Twitter has created quite a buzz on social media. The 23-second video, which has gone viral, is a compilation of a baby chimpanzee in different shots. In the first shot, the animal is seen smoking a bong, the second shows it eating munchies and in the third, it is forcefully made to smoke a cigar.

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Irrespective of the reason and purpose behind making and posting such a video, it is clear that it is not healthy for the chimpanzee. The clip upset many, who even called it out for “animal abuse” and expressed angst.

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[Disclaimer: The video may contain disturbing visuals. Viewers’ discretion is advised.]

Watch the video here:

When your friend smokes for the first time 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/d9yS12Acd2

— Vitaly Zdorovetskiy (@Vitalyzdtv) June 8, 2018

Here are some reactions the tweet garnered:

Animal abuse

— brendan (@brendan12314) June 8, 2018

I will do everything in my power to get your twitter page banned and charged with cruelty to animals

— Shaun (@Shaun78088051) June 10, 2018

Thats terrible

— OmarNoah (@omarhamati) June 8, 2018

Animal abuse 😡 @peta

— 🌻 ιѕα 🌻 (@IsanotIsa) June 9, 2018

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