Days after American influencer Sam Jones shared a video of herself nabbing a baby wombat in Australia and faced calls for deportation from residents, she released a set of strongly worded statements.

A now viral video of an American wildlife influencer snatching a baby wombat from its mother on camera during a visit to Australia has caused outraged officials.

The self-described wildlife biologist filmed herself taking the distressed animal from its mother. She has since left Australia amid calls for her deportation.