An American influencer is facing backlash after sharing a video on Instagram that shows her capturing a wild baby wombat from its mother in Australia to take a photograph with the animal. According to reports, the footage, which went viral, has sparked outrage and also prompted calls for her deportation.
Many Australians and wildlife experts are condemning her actions as cruel and disrespectful. The influencer, outdoor enthusiast and hunter Samantha Jo Strable a.k.a Sam Jones, has now deleted the video and made her account private on social media.
