The influencer apologized for the "distress" she caused before calling out the Australian government for its anti-wombat policies.

Sam Jones faces outrage after taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia. She apologizes, but critics accuse her of animal cruelty.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the latest to criticise a US influencer whose video of her taking a wild baby wombat away from its distressed mother has angered conservationists.

An American outdoors influencer who filmed herself grabbing a baby wombat from its mother left Australia on Friday morning following mounting outrage over her actions, The Guardian reported, citing a government source.

Social media influencer Sam Jones is currently drawing intense criticism after a video of her picking up a baby wombat and taking it away from its mother in Australia went viral on Instagram. Many have called out Jones for her behavior,