The prime minister of Australia has publicly criticized a female American social media influencer for her involvement in an incident where she took a young wombat from its mother. He drew a parallel, suggesting that the action was comparable to taking a baby crocodile from its mother. Sam Jones, the influencer in question, identifies as an "outdoor enthusiast and hunter" on her Instagram profile. A video filmed in Australia captures the moment when Jones picks up the baby wombat from the side of a road and runs across it to a vehicle, with the wombat’s mother consistently following them. As a consequence of the public outcry, Jones has since deleted the video, and her Instagram profile has been set to private. Pro,[further](#edit—or continue in a similar style) actions are being considered by Australian immigration authorities, with calls from some for her deportation due to this incident.
