Australian officials are calling for the deportation of an American influencer who was caught on video harassing a baby wombat. The woman, identified as Sam Jones, was seen picking up the hissing animal and then placing it back on the side of the road for a social media post. The video sparked outrage from wildlife experts and animal lovers, with concerns reaching the highest levels of the Australian government. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is investigating if Jones violated her visa, and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong criticized her actions, urging her to leave the baby wombat alone. The Wombat Protection Society condemned Jones for mishandling the joey and potentially putting it at risk of becoming roadkill. Wombats are protected by law in Australia, and harming them is considered an offense. The incident has led to calls for Jones to be deported and banned from returning to the country. Wildlife advocates have expressed concerns about the wellbeing of the baby wombat and the dangers of interacting with wild animals without proper training.
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