We’re pretty sure that you would've come across the ‘happiest animal on earth’ on your social feed, and any normal person would have fallen in love with its wide smiles pretty much instantly!
Is a #quokkaselfie on your list? Perhaps now's the time to finally check that off! Rottnest Island (where you can find them) is officially back in business and there's no better time to visit. Here are some things you may not have known about these little critters:
1. They’re from the same family as kangaroos and wallabies
The quokka is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat and are from the same macropod family that includes kangaroos and wallabies, it is also herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. They make home in swamps and scrublands, usually emerging at night to find food.
2. You can find them on Rottnest Island in Perth
There are as many as 12,000 quokkas on the island and is just a 30 minute ferry ride from Perth! There’s plenty of ways for you to gush at these adorable Quokkas - you could do it on land with a segway, or even try and spot them from above while you skydive over Western Australia’s amazing coastline.
3. They smile because they’re hot
There’s a reason they’ve been dubbed the ‘happiest animal on earth’ with that smile plastered on their faces all the time. Did you know? Behind all those smiles is actually just an evolutionary feature that helps them with cooling off - definitely needed as residents of an island that’s pretty much soaked with sunshine all year around!
4. No, they do not throw their babies
It is disputed that they do not throw their babies as their tiny arms would not have enough power to physically throw their babies. However, Quokkas do keep their young in their pouches, and while fleeing from predators, babies are known to fall out and are then left there by their parents.
5. No, you can’t take it home
Sorry to burst your bubble but a quokka is definitely not one for a house pet. Quokka populations are declining as invasive predators like cats and foxes move into their territory.
So, are you ready to finally get that quokka selfie?
What is Klook?
Klook is a world-leading travel activities and services booking platform, covering over 400 destinations and over 100,000 travel services! Klook’s mission is to empower travellers around the world to discover, book and experience the best things to do anywhere, anytime - including attractions, activities, car rental, tours, local transfers, wifi and SIM cards.
🧡 Stay in the loop with Klook ANZ on the following channels:
![[Updated] Complete List Of Official Nationwide MCO SOP 2021](https://res.klook.com/image/upload/fl_lossy.progressive,q_85/c_fill,w_160,h_104/v1633858858/blog/iso56uzsphmdguixkvzh.jpg)
![[Updated] Complete List Of Official Nationwide MCO SOP 2021](https://res.klook.com/image/upload/fl_lossy.progressive,q_85/c_fill,w_410,h_264/v1633858858/blog/iso56uzsphmdguixkvzh.jpg)
