An Adorable Forest Animal You Probably Never Knew Existed

In the vast green forests around the world, many animals call these places home. Among these animals, one small and charming creature often goes unnoticed. This little being is called the quokka.

What is a Quokka?

The quokka, a small marsupial native to Australia. About the size of a house cat Quokka with round face and big smile They have soft brown fur which is perfect for camouflaging on earth-toned forest floors. And that cute skill is why much of the world has been talking about their little legs and stumpy bodies, making a quokka as close to looking like an actual ball covered in fur.

Where Do Quokkas Live?

Quokkas are mostly found on a few small islands off the coast of Western Australia The most well-known location to glimpse quokkas is Rottnest Island. The island provides a secure refuge for these animals where they can be lax with few predators. They live in the sunny weather and plants with greenery all around.

What Do Quokkas Eat?

Quokkas are herbivores. In other words they are mainly vegetarian. Like grass , leaves or fruits)]. They are primarily nocturnal, meaning most of the time they go out to find food is at night. They have many unique ways of surviving in the wild — a lot of rabbits tend to save fat specifically for their tail. It allows them to live on very little food.

Why Are Quokkas So Special?

Aside from being cute, quokkas are unique in that they’re so friendly. It thus remains common for visitors to the island of Rottnest. Indeed, this has turned the quokka into quite a hit on social media. One can spot pleasure from their constantly smiling faces and inquisitive nature.

To sum up, the quokka seems to be a delightful and charming woodland creature that we should know about more! The next time you hear about Australian wildlife we hope that these little critters make all your worries go away!