A U.S. influencer who stole a screaming baby wombat from its mom has reportedly left Australia after facing backlash over the controversial video.

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.

US influencer Sam Jones has fled Australia after a video of her picking up a baby wombat and running away from it's mother sparked outrage among politicans.