Handling a baby wombat, shown above, is illegal in Australia without certain documentation. picture alliance via Getty Images. ... What was the reaction to Sam Jones snatching the baby wombat?

Sam Jones shared a since-deleted video to her nearly 92,000 Instagram followers that has been condemned by Australia's prime minister and wildlife ... What did Sam Jones do to the baby wombat?

Influencer Sam Jones -- who sparked backlash after she stole a baby wombat from its mother in Australia -- addressed the criticism in a two-part statement posted on her Instagram.

The BBC reported Friday that Jones had left Australia. Australia's Home Affairs minister Tony Burke said "there has never been a better time to be a baby wombat," in a statement to the British outlet.

Samantha Strable, also known as Sam Jones, holds the baby wombat she stole from its mother while on a trip in Australia. @samstrays_somewhere/Instagram ...

A DISGRACED American influencer has fled Australia after viral footage showing her kidnapping a baby wombat caused the Prime Minister to blast her behaviour. Montana-based hunting influencer Sam Jo… ...

American influencer Sam Jones is facing deportation from Australia after a viral video showed her forcibly taking a baby wombat from its distressed mother. The stunt, which was widely condemned… ...

Sam Jones has left Australia after sparking outrage for taking the marsupial from its mother. ... "There's never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia," Mr Burke told local media.

Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal.

AN AMERICAN hunting influencer sparked global controversy after she filmed herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother in Australia. Sam Jones fled the nation after she risked facing deportatio… ...