Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up
Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia. Baby wombats have recently been in the news after an American influencer filmed herself snatching a young joey from its mother, setting off a global conversation about mistreatment of wildlife.
Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.
U.S. influencer snatches baby wombat from its mom. Cue Australian ire.
Widely shared video of the woman holding the baby wombat prompted Australian authorities to open an investigation into her visa status.
Influencer under fire in Australia after taking wombat from mother for social media video
An American influencer has come under fire for reportedly separating a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia and recording it for social media content. Footage obtained by 10 News First shows the woman grabbing the animal from the ground and walking away.
American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for t
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