12.03.2025 15:30
American hunter influencer Sam Jones caught a baby wombat and separated it from its mother to take a photo, which sparked a huge backlash. Jones's actions quickly spread on social media. WIRES Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Tania Bishop stated that this behavior is illegal and carries serious penalties. Australians are demanding that Jones be deported and banned from entering the country.
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American hunter influencer Sam Jones faced significant backlash after separating a baby wombat from its mother to take a photo while seeing it by the roadside in Australia. Jones, who identifies himself as a "wildlife biologist," had his video spread rapidly on social media.
In the footage, Jones is seen running while holding the baby wombat with its feet in the air. The frantic mother wombat can also be seen in the video. Jones holds the animal towards the camera and notes, "It was my dream to hold a baby wombat."
WIRES Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Tania Bishop stated that this behavior is illegal and can result in serious fines and prison sentences. Bishop emphasized that the wombat in the video is about eight months old and completely dependent on its mother.
"Jones's way of holding it could break the animal's arms or harm its shoulders. The baby’s thrashing and sounds are signs of extreme stress. It also put the mother at risk of being hit by a car," she said.
Australians are calling on social media for Jones to be deported and banned from entering the country. In response to the backlash, Jones made his accounts private and claimed that he only held the baby for "one minute" in the video.
Dr. Bishop warned that wildlife is already under threat, saying, "If you want to see animals, just take a photo, do not disturb them."
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