An American influencer has come under fire for reportedly separating a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia and recording it for social media content. Footage obtained by 10 News First shows the woman grabbing the animal from the ground and walking away.

Watch: The influencer who stole a baby wombat… in 60 seconds Sam Jones, a US influencer who briefly snatched a baby wombat from its distressed mother, and uploaded the footage to social media has left Australia.