A video of the online influencer snatching the joey from the side of its mother drew calls for her to be deported. She left the country Friday.

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized on Saturday, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal's welfare.

An American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat, triggering widespread outrage, has left Australia. Sam Jones, who describes herself as an “outdoor enthusiast and hunter”, posted the now-deleted video to her 92,