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.

An American tourist who was filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat may be forced to leave Australia if officials find she has breached the conditions of her visa. The video, shared widely on social media,