The baby wombat grabbed by an influencer in Australia row… in 60 seconds

The baby wombat grabbed by an influencer in Australia row… in 60 seconds

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Sam Jones, who describes herself as an "outdoor enthusiast and hunter" on Instagram, was criticised by the Australian prime minister after the video sparked outrage.

The BBC's Katy Watson explains everything we know about what unfolded.

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy5n7445p46o

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