It's not a secret that we're all obsessed with animals - whether that's your beloved dog, a fish that you bought for yourself to get rid of the loneliness in your apartment, or just an occasional couch and TV kind of day with some Animal Planet playing in the background. The world would be a much duller place if we didn't have them around, mainly because they're inexplicably adorable but also because they're significant to our environment.
Everybody is aware that Australia is widely known for its diverse wildlife. Remember those horrific spider web blankets after the country was hit with heavy rains and floods? What a view! Though, the arachnophobia disappears within seconds once we get to see a precious picture of a koala somewhere on our feed.
Bored Panda decided to dive into Australia's fauna and has gathered a bunch of super-duper adorable quokka pictures that will instantly make you want to book a ticket to Australia just so that you can see their sweet faces.
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The Happiest Little Quokka
To all the folks that didn't come from Australia, most of us have always wondered how come the country has such an array of unique animals. Well, some say that it's because Australia used to be part of a continent that detached and became an island many, many years ago, and sort of evolved differently due to the isolation. And as it drifted away from the southern polar region and the climate became warmer and drier – more species evolved and dominated the land.
Moreover, the country also has the most animals with the most deadly venoms, and is a home to 20 out of 25 most venomous snakes. For instance, the inland taipan, or a fierce snake that is found nowhere else, has enough venom to kill around 250,000 mice in a single bite. But enough with the horror stories, it's time to focus on the most adorable animal of Australia - the quokka.
I’m So Grateful That These Quokkas Have Single Handedly Changed The World Emotionally
Think about your favorite animal, now multiply that feeling by god knows how many times and this is exactly how you'll feel if you ever encounter a quokka. Even if for some peculiar reason you're not a fan of animals, you can't possibly ignore their lovable and immensely happy faces.
Quokkas grow to be approximately the size of a domestic cat, and are wallabies, which is basically a small or middle-sized macropod that is a member of the kangaroo clan. They have short tails, short faces and these precious round ears on the top of their heads. Quokkas proudly own the title of the "happiest animal on Earth" that was granted to them by fellow humans who couldn't resist their adorableness.
One Of The Most Romantic Quokka Selfies We Have Ever Seen
As I Walked Back To My Bike, The Quokka Chased After Me
I would love that! I used to have a baby elephant that would follow me to my car. He wouldn't quite fit. I had a 2 door Corolla.
Quokkas are, in all likelihood, the most beloved and famous animals on Rottnest Island. In 1696, Willem de Vlamingh, a Dutch explorer described these creatures as "a kind of rat as big as a common cat" and named the island "rotte nest", which, when translated from Dutch, means rat's nest.
The animals are generally nocturnal and spend most of their sunny days sleeping and relaxing under shaded bushes. They eat seeds, leaves, grass, roots and tend to swallow things to then later regurgitate and chew on. Moreover, quokkas don't need much water and can go months without drinking. Though there are many tourists on the island eager to see these beautiful creatures, it is advised not to feed them, as the human food can make these furry cuties ill and dehydrated.
Quokka Who Has Perfected The Art Of The Selfie Stick
Look At That Little Face
An interesting fact about quokkas is that they love to keep together, as they're quite sociable with their own kind, so chances are if you'll see one – there'll be many more around waiting to impress you with their never-ending smile. And just when you think that there could be nothing cuter about these adorable beauties, their babies are called "joeys" – just like the kangaroo's and koala's furry offspring. Moreover, regarding their reproduction, the animals could give birth to up to 17 babies during their lifetime. Though quokkas can only give birth to one baby at a time, the little ones mature quite quickly, allowing their mamas to have two babies a year. However, there have been some instances when the animals throw their babies out of their pouches in case of danger, to distract and have some time to get away from the threat.
I Assume Quokkas Are Welcome Here
Got My First Quokka Selfie This Week. Epic Little Creatures Are All Over The Island Just Cruisin Through The Day Doin Their Thing
These little guys look sooooo!!! Happy. Wish I could be this happy!
Omg Quokka!
With an ongoing "quokka selfie" trend, even though it's very hard to resist their charm, the critters are highly protected in Australia and it's actually illegal to pet them, so if one fails to comply, they could get a whopping $300 fine. These irresistible creatures definitely don't mind taking a pic or two, though, as they've grown to tolerate humans, it would be in your best interest not to overstep any boundaries, and protect them by abstaining from feeding and touching these rays of sunshine.
Look At This Little Fella I Met
Meet My Little Friends, Quokkas
In All Their Cuteness And Beauty
Unfortunately, quokkas are at risk of extinction, as the animals have lost around 50 percent of their habitat in the past 200 years. It's crucial to protect and help our beloved animal friends, whenever and however we can. Remember and follow the rules when encountering these furry beauties, don't feed them and they will continue living their furry lives, making us happy for many more decades.
I Just Made An Adorable Little Furry Friend
My Dream Of Meeting A Quokka In Australia Has Finally Come True
Momma Quokka Proud Of Her Baby
Went For A Cycle Around Rottnest Island The Other Day And Met This Happy Chap
Spending The Next Few Days In Quokka Heaven
We Can Spend Every Rainy Day Like This
Happy Hump Day!
These adorable creatures always make me smile. Rottnest Island is on my bucket-list.
This Little Guy Tried To Join Us For Breakfast
Cute Quokka... And Nathan Fillion
If Chris Hemsworth and Nathan Fillion go see quokkas, THEN I WILL TOO!
Cutest & Happiest Animal
Met This Cute Fella On Rottnest Island Today (Australia)
Quokka Mirin
My Absolute Melt, She Makes My Heart Hurt
After Telling My Friend Jen It’s Extremely Hard To Take A Picture With A Quokka, This Little One Proved Me Wrong
Quokka's In Australia
Who Can Resist A Cute Quokka?
My Girlfriend Sent Me This Photo She Took Of A Quokka
Blep
This Quokka Looks Like An Old Hobbled Wizard About To Lead Me On A Quest Somewhere
Sneaky Face
Photobomb
Happy Quokka
You're Amazing Indeed
Quokka Selfie
Panda Needs More Quokkas
Went To Rottnest Island To Hang Out With The Quokkas
Look at that fluffiness and stuffiness. I think it already had one too many of them pine leafs😅
Quokka Photobombing A Selfie
This Quokka
Just Me And A Quokka
I Met A Quokka !!!
I Flew 25 Hours To Australia Just To See The Cutest Animals In The World – Quokkas
Have you noticed that all the tourists start making quokka faces in their photos? IT'S A START TO WORLD PEACE, friends!
Today I Had The Opportunity To Adopt An Adorable Quokka Named Odeng In Honour Of Our Wonderful Seokjin And His Love For Animals
A Little Quokka
Smiling
First Time Meeting A Quokka. Not Disappointed!
Mother Quokka And Her Baby
Quokka: The Director's Cut
Happy Quokka
Last Quokka Photo For Now (I Promise), They’re Just Too Cute
Spent A Night At Rottnest Island On The 4th Day Here. The Island Is Fulllll With Quokkas And Beautiful Sceneries
A Very Adorable Quokka
The Very Cute Quokka, Found On Rottnest Island, Western Australia. He's So Happy To Pose For A Selfie!
Took My Swedish Friend To Meet The Quokkas On Rottnest Island. This Little Guy Was Curious!
It's a rule: you can't take a selfie on that island without a quokka!
A Very Friendly Quokka
Of Course A Quokka Selfie!
Saw This Adorable Quokka Today
Friendly Quokka Presenting The Traditional Token Of Welcome From Its People
Peekaboo
I'll Lick Every Drop Of Your Cuteness
This Quokka Has Some Poses
Say Cheeeese... Selfie Time With The Happiest Animal On Earth
Sooo Cute
Hello
Quokkas Are The Most Precious Things In The World And My Little Heart Can’t Handle This Beauty
Happy World Wildlife Day
Even The Quokkas At Rottnest Island Are Feeling The Love This Year
Another Quokka Selfie
Quokka: The Cutest Marsupial I Have Ever Seen
Dem Quokka Selfies Tho
More Quokka Love
A Day On Rottnest Island, Western Australia. We Biked The Whole Island And Played With The Quokkas. It’s One Of The Only Places In The World That You Can See Them
Just Had To Get A Selfie With A Quokka While On Rottnest Island. Very Cute Little Critters
Another Quokka Pic
I Had A Little Helper When Creating My Seaweed Prints!
My Spirit Animal
Double Quokka Cuteness
That Smell's Funny
Kewpie Approves Of The Quokka Themed Socks
Mama And Baby Quokka
Best Selfie I’ve Ever Taken
The Explorers Who First Discovered Quokkas Saw Them As Giant Rats, And Named The Island "Rats' Nest Island" (Rottnest Island). Quokkas Are Actually Marsupials
Little Quokka Mlem
Proud Quokka Mum With Her Joey On Rotto (Rottnest Island), Western Australia
Found A Quokka
How Cute Is This Face
I Was Delighted To Be Able To See These Cute Little Animals Up Close
Just Thinking About Other Dishes While Eating Mine
Happy Happy Quokka
Blep
When You’re Snacking And Remember Something Funny
It's Almost The Weekend!
Big Night At The Pub... Zzzzzz
Our Little Friend
Paint Me Like One Of Your French Girls
Quokka
He’s Plotting Something
Who Got You Smiling Like That Like Me
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi. Queenie The Quokka Is All Ready For A Quokktastic Australia Day
Fun Fact: This Little Animal Helped Me Score My Dream Job
Meet Quokka, The Cutest, Happiest Little Guy In The World!
Two Peanuts
Two Friends
Quokka: A Series Of Portraits
Now For The Super Cute, Smiley Quokka Photo
The Happiest And Cutest Animal In The World!
It's Delicious
And Another Happy Quokka
I Made A New Friend Today! Thought I Should Share
Did You Know: When Quokkas Feel Threatened They Toss Their Babies At Predators So They Can Escape
Indulging In My Plant-Based Breakfast
I Myself Never Feel That I'm Sexy. If People Call Me Cute, I'm Happier
Sun’s Out
If You Go To Rottnest And Don't Take A Quokka Selfie, Did You Really Go?
Stay Hydrated!
No Words Needed
There Willnever Be To Many Quokka Pics
This Quokka Hopes You're Having A Fantastic Day
Peak A Boo
Happy Quokka Is Happy
Quokka Selfie
Remember To Smile Like A Quokka
Nice To Meet You
Majestic
Whether Its Sneaking Into A Cafe Or Cracking A Cheeky Grin, These Guys Were Super Cute And Truly Made Rottnest Island A Must See
That Friday Feeling!
Absolute Sweetheart
Best Day On Rottnest Island
Gotta Get That Quokka Selfie
A Family Of Cuties
Q U O K K A
Quokka Two
Some Quokka Cuteness
Met These Guys Today On Rottnest Island. Who Knew Quokka's Love Selfies. They're Utterly Adorable
My Quokka Selfie
Say Hello To My Little Quokka Friend
Salmonella
He's Better Looking Than Me
Quokka Smile - Rottnest, Australia
Even Cuter When They’re Wet
It’s A Little Known Fact That A Collective Group Of Quokkas Is (Now) Called A Shaka
Hope You All Wake Up With A Smile
Who Is Cuter?
Constable Care Was Lucky Enough To Visit Beautiful Rottnest Island To Teach It's 7 Students About First Aid
Some Quokka Cuteness 2.0
This Is The Cutest Little Quokka Family!
Sleepy Heads
Went For A 50km Cycle Today. Stopped For A Break With This Curious Quokka
Cutest & Happiest Animal On Earth
Such A Drama Queen
This Quokka Looks Ready To Go
Couple Goals
A Cute Quokka Family
Quokka With A Baby In Her Pouch
Quokka!
Happy 2019....when Travelling Was Easy
Gabrielle B. Marcelo has reportedly died from cuteness overload
So your telling me a koala and a kangaroo mated and created the most adorable ground hog looking thing I've ever seen in my life???
These little studio ghibli characters are protected by the Australian government so no you can't have one as a pet and there are other rules involving how you interact with them. They only exist on their little island which is a good thing as there's no predators on the island and they would be wiped out very fast.
My wife absolutely refuses to believe these animals exist, I show her pictures of them and she is determined they are all fake and this is a big elaborate stunt.
I rarely feel as much envy as I did while watching these pictures. I want to see a quokka and spend time with one. I want to smile at it and have it smile back.
We were in Perth about 10 years ago and I said to the OH "do you want to go to Rottnest?". "What's there?" "Some oversized rats". "Urgh no". She's still not forgiven me for not showing her pics of "the rats", if she'd known she'd have taken my arm off dragging me there.
Im stunned the overwoke haven't barged and explained how every picture is blah blah blah animal abuse and exploitation.
I need to know what must be done to own one of these. I simply cannot live without one another day.
I now want to move to Australia so I can play with Quokkas. And I want a pet Huntsman spider to keep away the bugs
Umm fun fact: they will throw their children at predators to escape. I realize that was not a fun fact
A Quokka could be screaming in pain but people would upvote it because it looks 'cute'.
Gabrielle B. Marcelo has reportedly died from cuteness overload
So your telling me a koala and a kangaroo mated and created the most adorable ground hog looking thing I've ever seen in my life???
These little studio ghibli characters are protected by the Australian government so no you can't have one as a pet and there are other rules involving how you interact with them. They only exist on their little island which is a good thing as there's no predators on the island and they would be wiped out very fast.
My wife absolutely refuses to believe these animals exist, I show her pictures of them and she is determined they are all fake and this is a big elaborate stunt.
I rarely feel as much envy as I did while watching these pictures. I want to see a quokka and spend time with one. I want to smile at it and have it smile back.
We were in Perth about 10 years ago and I said to the OH "do you want to go to Rottnest?". "What's there?" "Some oversized rats". "Urgh no". She's still not forgiven me for not showing her pics of "the rats", if she'd known she'd have taken my arm off dragging me there.
Im stunned the overwoke haven't barged and explained how every picture is blah blah blah animal abuse and exploitation.
I need to know what must be done to own one of these. I simply cannot live without one another day.
I now want to move to Australia so I can play with Quokkas. And I want a pet Huntsman spider to keep away the bugs
Umm fun fact: they will throw their children at predators to escape. I realize that was not a fun fact
A Quokka could be screaming in pain but people would upvote it because it looks 'cute'.