Actress Confuses Koala With Sloth In Australia Fire Post

Story ByMaja Mishevksa, Sub EditorMarija StojkoskaAgencyNewsflash

This stunning Colombian actress has been slammed by netizens after mixing up a sloth with a koala bear in a heartfelt message about the Australian wildfires.

Luz Marilyn Patino Zapata, better known as Marilyn Patino, 45, posted a snap of her cuddling a sloth teddy bear on Instagram for her 860,000 followers in a message about animals affected by the devastating Australian wildfires.

However, netizens criticised her for apparently confusing koala bears, a national symbol for Australians, with a sloth that is endemic to Central and South America.

Picture Credit: CEN/@marilynpatino1

In her first message, which she later edited, the Colombian star said: “I think this is the only way I will ever see them (koalas). I feel so guilty, Australia.”

Following the online backlash, Patino added: “I think some people failed to understand my message, but I am not going to delete it as my goal worked. Thank you social media!”

“And for those calling me ignorant, I have never said I consider myself intelligent.”

Picture Credit: CEN/@marilynpatino1

The actress also pointed out that she is vegetarian and is doing her best to cut down her carbon footprint.

Netizen ‘Psychpipe’ commented: “I love how you promote a lack of general knowledge.”

‘90stulego’ said: “Such a shame! She feels guilty but does not know the difference between animals. The things people will do to gain attention.”

‘Cielo3138870328’ wrote: “It doesn’t matter whether it is a koala or a sloth, with everything going on in the world we are acting like idiots and we’re not even aware.”

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