A backlash is growing against a spate of social media videos showing influencers tormenting Australian wildlife. "Crocodiles are not playthings, they're not there to amuse us or be used for a social media stunt. Joey Clarke, senior science communicator with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, which manages wildlife sanctuaries, also expressed concern about influencers harassing Australian wildlife. Joey Clarke of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy also pushed back against people seeking to profit from illegal interactions with the nation's unique fauna. "Australia's incredible wildlife deserves to be in the international spotlight, but not grabbed and harassed for social media videos."