The mama wombat then runs across the street, seemingly trying to protect its baby. Related: Influencer Who Stole a Screaming Baby Wombat from Its Mom Leaves Australia After Facing Backlash ...

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese added his voice to the criticism. “To take a baby wombat from its mother, and clearly causing distress from the mother, is just an outrage,” Albanese said.

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As this article points out, when a baby wombat is taken from its mother, there's the chance that the mother will then reject the baby upon reunion — which, obviously, is not good for the baby.

Take a baby crocodile from its mother and see how you go there. Take another animal that can actually fight back rather than stealing a baby wombat from its mother,” Albanese added.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese added his voice to the criticism. “To take a baby wombat from its mother, and clearly causing distress from the mother, is just an outrage,” Albanese said.

Take a baby crocodile from its mother and see how you go there. Take another animal that can actually fight back rather than stealing a baby wombat from its mother,” Albanese added.