An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat fled Australia after officials threatened to cancel her visa in a firestorm of criticism over the incident.

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.

US influencer Samantha Strable, who disgusted Australians by separating a baby wombat from its mother for a video, has left the country.