U.S. influencer's visa under review after taking baby wombat from mother

An American influencer in Australia is receiving scrutiny, after she posted a video of herself removing a baby wombat from its mother, causing public outrage and prompting Australian authorities to review her visa status.

The video, now deleted from her social media, shows Sam Jones picking up the baby wombat at night while its distressed mother chases after her.

Wildlife experts criticized the act as potentially harmful and illegal, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

Australia's Home Affairs department is reviewing the conditions of Jones' visa, to determine if immigration laws were breached.