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You might not have heard of the quokka before, but there's a good chance you've seen pictures of these funny animals floating around the internet. They're distinctive because of their cheeky little grins, and it's no surprise that they're often referred to as the happiest wild animals in the world.
Quokkas come from the same family as the kangaroo (called Macropodidae), and they live on a handful of small Australian islands such as Rottnest Island and Bald Island. They can live for up to ten years, and just like other Macropods, these cute animals are herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. Unlike much other wildlife, however, the quokka, which has a "vulnerable" conservation status, isn't very scared of humans.
They don't seem to be scared of pictures either, and there was even a craze a few years ago that saw people taking selfies with Quokkas. It might seem like a fun thing to do, but remember that anybody caught handling or feeding them can be issued with a fine of up to A$300. It's probably best to just leave them alone on their quokka island and enjoy this list compiled by Bored Panda instead. And no, before you ask, you cannot keep Quokkas as pets!
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#1
Gimme A Hug
Amanda Panda 8 years ago
When you come home from running an errand, and your pet acts like you've been gone for years!
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#2
Smiling Even When Asleep
Amanda Panda 8 years ago
This is how i sleep, knowing that I'm single and there ain't no one out there cheating on me.
#3
Smiling To The Camera
#4
Hello World
#6
Thank You For My Leaf Human. You May Kiss My Snoot
#7
Wanna Try?
#8
Quokkas - Melting Hearts Since Forever
#10
Cute Quokka
Amanda Panda 8 years ago
When you have been hard core dieting for 6 days ... and its your cheat day!
#11
Happy Together
#12
Nom Nom Nom
#13
Cuteness Overload
#14
Like Mother, Like Baby
#15
Little Happy Quokka
JH Robertson 8 years ago
We kind of look like happy rabbits, except rabbits are cavys and we're marsupials.
#16
Happiest Quokka Selfie
#17
Wink
Amanda Panda 8 years ago
"Sup girl ... know what this luscious coat is made out of? Boyfriend material...swipe right"
#18
Quokka The Wizard
#19
Those Little Paws
#20
This Happy Quokka
#21
An Apple A Day
#22
Happy Chap
#23
Happy Mama
#24
Just Being Cute
Sofia Bellavista 8 years ago
The ears and the cheeks are the same shape, just different size! Ultra cute symmetry!
#25
I Am Cute And I Know It
#26
The Cutest Fighter In The World
#27
That Smile Could Melt Any Heart
#28
Always Camera Ready
#29
Best Happiness Teacher
#30
The Happiest Little Quokka
#32
Happy Quokka
Jay Van Emmenis 8 years ago
Omg, they're so cute it's not true, they look so cuddly, I would love to meet a troupe in its own habitat. Just awesome.
#34
Smile For The Camera Quokka
#35
Quokkas Band
Tara Williams 8 years ago
"yes human, arent we adorable? thats right, keep looking at us.... no one is sneaking behind you to steal your snacks...."
#37
Quokkawwwww
#38
Mmmm, So Delicious
#39
Excited Quokka
JH Robertson 8 years ago
If you're happy and you know it smile and get excited like a quokka!!!
#40
So Pensive
JH Robertson 8 years ago
Ah! Let's sit and just think happy thoughts like only quokkas can do.
#43
Adorable Bundle Of Joy
#44
Say Cheeeeese
#46
Curious Fellow
#47
Chubby Quokka
#48
Quokka Snacking
#50
Smiling Is All I Do
#53
Say Aaaaah
#56
Adorable Little Furry Friend
#65
Spreading Happiness With His Cute Little Face
#70
Look Up Little Buddy
#77
Wanna Boop That Snoot
Jason Wedgwood 8 years ago
We prefer pics only. Human locals will go postal on your a*s and kick you off the island with big fines
#81
The Horizon Must Be Beautiful
#82
Quokka And His Lightsaber
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Katinka Min 8 years ago
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the last sentence in the text, that you cannot own them as pets. This 'I MUST own this cute animal!' attitude of some people is maddening and can have terrible consequences (just see how many slow lorises are tortured daily) Thank you for not feeding that!
Kate Young 8 years ago
That was my first thought, Katina- people just love to own animals. Thank goodness their are protected.
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 8 years ago
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the last sentence in the text, that you cannot own them as pets. This 'I MUST own this cute animal!' attitude of some people is maddening and can have terrible consequences (just see how many slow lorises are tortured daily) Thank you for not feeding that!
Kate Young 8 years ago
That was my first thought, Katina- people just love to own animals. Thank goodness their are protected.
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