Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia. Baby wombats have ... setting off a global conversation about mistreatment of wildlife. Wild animals are cute — but please ...

The woman -- identified in Australian media as American outdoors influencer Sam Jones -- then places the wombat back on the side of the road. The video riled wildlife experts and animal lovers ...

According to Australian regulations, it is illegal to harm or harass native wildlife, including wombats, unless the animal is injured or orphaned. Wildlife veterinarian Tania Bishop emphasized ...

“I don’t ever capture wildlife that will be harmed by my doing so.” Wombats, like all Australian native animals, are protected by law. Bishop said while they’re not endangered, common ...

American influencer and reviled wombat snatcher Samantha Strable has sparked more backlash after posing with native Australian wildlife for a second time. Strable, who goes by the name Sam Jones ...

Watch: The influencer who stole a baby wombat… in 60 seconds Sam Jones, a US influencer who briefly snatched a baby wombat from its distressed mother, and uploaded the footage to social media ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized on Saturday, saying she ...

Bishop’s advice to people who come across Australian wildlife: “Stay quiet and enjoy watching them from a distance.” “Take video quietly if you want to; you’re going to see really beautiful ...

“I don’t ever capture wildlife that will be harmed by my doing so.” Wombats, like all Australian native animals, are protected by law. Bishop said while they’re not endangered, common wombats are ...