By Sheetal Kumari | August 18, 2025
Say hello to the Quokka, the globe’s happiest animal, cherished for its cute smile and friendly disposition.
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Native to Australia, quokkas are small marsupials found mainly on Rottnest Island near Perth.
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Quokkas are members of the kangaroo family and measure roughly the size of a domestic cat.
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Their permanent smile and playful nature have ensured they are social media darlings.
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Quokkas are at night creatures, roaming out at night to eat plants, leaves, and grasses.
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They can go for very long periods of time without water as they obtain moisture from their diet.
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Quokkas are not shy of humans like many other wild animals and adore selfies.
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Quokkas may be perceived to be friendly, but they are listed as vulnerable due to the loss of habitat.
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Rottnest Island conservation protects quokkas and their delicate environment.
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Quokkas teach us that even the tiniest animals can bring big smiles.
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