The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.

Sam Jones — the U.S. influencer who stole a baby wombat — was allegedly set to appear on an Australian talk show this weekend, but instead she sent a pre-recorded video message calling out authorities for mass wildlife slaughtering.

Sam Jones, an American influencer who briefly snatched a baby wombat from its distressed mother and uploaded the footage to social media has left Australia. Australia's Home Affairs minister Tony Burke had earlier said his department was reviewing if it could revoke Ms Jones' visa,