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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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Gimme A Hug

Gimme A Hug

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you come home from running an errand, and your pet acts like you've been gone for years!

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Smiling Even When Asleep

Smiling Even When Asleep

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how i sleep, knowing that I'm single and there ain't no one out there cheating on me.

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Smiling To The Camera

Smiling To The Camera

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Thank You For My Leaf Human. You May Kiss My Snoot

Thank You For My Leaf Human. You May Kiss My Snoot

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#7

Wanna Try?

Wanna Try?

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Quokkas - Melting Hearts Since Forever

Quokkas - Melting Hearts Since Forever

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, let's agree on "since evolution decided to bring forward another cute marsupial.

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Cute Quokka

Cute Quokka

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you have been hard core dieting for 6 days ... and its your cheat day!

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#11

Happy Together

Happy Together

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Nom Nom Nom

Nom Nom Nom

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Little Happy Quokka

Little Happy Quokka

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JH Robertson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We kind of look like happy rabbits, except rabbits are cavys and we're marsupials.

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Happiest Quokka Selfie

Happiest Quokka Selfie

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only animal that stays happy despite selfie sticks!

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Wink

Wink

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Amanda Panda
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Sup girl ... know what this luscious coat is made out of? Boyfriend material...swipe right"

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#19

Those Little Paws

Those Little Paws

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An Apple A Day

An Apple A Day

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Just Being Cute

Just Being Cute

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Sofia Bellavista
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ears and the cheeks are the same shape, just different size! Ultra cute symmetry!

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The Cutest Fighter In The World

The Cutest Fighter In The World

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That Smile Could Melt Any Heart

That Smile Could Melt Any Heart

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Best Happiness Teacher

Best Happiness Teacher

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Happy Quokka

Happy Quokka

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Jay Van Emmenis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Smile For The Camera Quokka

Smile For The Camera Quokka

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#35

Quokkas Band

Quokkas Band

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Tara Williams
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"yes human, arent we adorable? thats right, keep looking at us.... no one is sneaking behind you to steal your snacks...."

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Can't Get Any Cuter

Can't Get Any Cuter

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Excited Quokka

Excited Quokka

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JH Robertson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're happy and you know it smile and get excited like a quokka!!!

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So Pensive

So Pensive

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JH Robertson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah! Let's sit and just think happy thoughts like only quokkas can do.

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