Social media influencer causes uproar abroad for separating baby wombat from mother in Australia. Shocking footage captured the influencer grabbing the animal and walking away, with the mother following close behind. The video, which has since been deleted, shows the influencer laughing as the baby wombat squeals. The incident sparked outrage among animal advocates and politicians, leading to an online petition calling for the influencer to be banned from Australia. The Wombat Protection Society of Australia condemned the act, highlighting the risks and stress caused by separating a joey from its mother. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the influencer, suggesting she should take on an animal that can defend itself instead. Officials are reportedly investigating the influencer’s visa status to determine if any laws were violated. The influencer defended her actions, claiming she handled the animal carefully and released it unharmed after a minute.
