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Sources seem to vary on this. Some sources suggest that quokkas can live for up to 5 years in captivity. Their lifespan in the wild tends to be shorter.
However, according to the related weblink below, quokkas can live for up to ten years in the wild.
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Do quokkas live in latin America?
No. Quokkas are endemic to southwest Western Australia.
What is the name of a big group of quokkas?
A large group of quokkas is called a colony. Quokkas live in colonies in southwest Western Australia.
On what island do most of Australia's quokkas live?
Most of Australia's quokkas live on Rottnest Island, off the coast of Western Australia, near Perth.
How do quokkas adapt to their environment?
Quokkas do not need to adapt to their environment. They are perfectly suited to live in far southwestern Australia. Quokkas shelter in long grass or bushland with plenty of low scrub cover. Within this habitat, they make pathways for feeding, and to allow for quick escape if they are disturbed. In their habitat, water tends to be quite scarce, so they rely on succulents for their food.
Can quokkas bite?
Quokkas have no interest in biting anything except the vegetation on which they feed.
What do quokka live?
I think you mean where do Quokkas live? Quokkas live in Australia
Do quokkas live in latin America?
No. Quokkas are endemic to southwest Western Australia.
What is the name of a big group of quokkas?
A large group of quokkas is called a colony. Quokkas live in colonies in southwest Western Australia.
On what island do most of Australia's quokkas live?
Most of Australia's quokkas live on Rottnest Island, off the coast of Western Australia, near Perth.
How do quokkas adapt to their environment?
Quokkas do not need to adapt to their environment. They are perfectly suited to live in far southwestern Australia. Quokkas shelter in long grass or bushland with plenty of low scrub cover. Within this habitat, they make pathways for feeding, and to allow for quick escape if they are disturbed. In their habitat, water tends to be quite scarce, so they rely on succulents for their food.
What is the life expectancy of a Quokka?
Quokkas are able to live up to about ten years.
Does the spotted tailed quoll migrate?
No. No species of Australian marsupials migrate, although some are semi-nomadic.
How does a quokkas have a baby?
Quokkas tend to give birth to a single joey at a time.
Can quokkas bite?
Quokkas have no interest in biting anything except the vegetation on which they feed.
Do quokkas eat any animals?
no, quokkas don't eat other animals.
What is the lifespan of a quokka?
Sources seem to vary on this. Some sources suggest that quokkas can live for up to 5 years in captivity. Their lifespan in the wild tends to be shorter. However, according to the Australian Government's Department of Sustainability and Environment website, quokkas can live for up to ten years in the wild.
Do Quokkas have a pouch?
Yes. Quokkas, like most (not all) marsupials, do have a pouch in which the joey is raised.
