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The Quokka uses its tail for balance, like a cat
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What is the height of an adult Quokka?
Quokkas are not generally measured in height, but in head to body length, which gives a rough range of the quokka's height. They have a head to body length of between 41 cm and 54 cm, with a tail length of 25 - 31 cm.
Is a quokka endangered?
No, the quokka is not endangered. Its classification is "vulnerable".
Does a quokka have a backbone?
Yes. The quokka is a mammal and, like all mammals, it is a vertebrate, meaning it has a backbone. The quokka is one of the smaller members of the kangaroo family.
What is the length of a quokka?
Quokkas have a head to body length ranging between around 41 and 54 cm, and a tail length between 25 and 31 cm. Overall, therefore, from nose to tail, they can be between about 66 cm and 85 cm.
Who wrote a song about the Australian Quokka?
Ed Sheeran wrote a song about the Australian Quokka.
How do you pronounce quokka?
Quokka is pronounced exactly as it looks: "quock - a", with the accent on the first syllable.
When was Quokka created?
Quokkas were not created. They were discovered by English travelers.
In which category does a quokka belong?
The quokka is a marsupial, or pouched mammal. It is a macropod, a member of the kangaroo family.
In which state do you find a Quokka?
The Quokka is found only in the south western corner of Western Australia.
What type of organism is a quokka?
A quokka is a small member of the kangaroo family, native to southwestern Australia.
What do you call a wallaby that comes from Rottnest Island?
The quokka is a marsupial that lives predominantly on Rottnest Island, with a few sparse populations on the mainland of Western Australia as well. It resembles a wallaby, and the name "quokka" actually means "little wallaby" in the local Aboriginal dialect. However, the quokka is really in a different group of its own to the wallaby, having a shorter, stiffer tail and shorter hind feet. Its skull and teeth are different to usual wallabies, and it has more rounded ears.
Where is the pouch on the quokka?
The quokka is a smaller member of the kangaroo family. Its pouch is positioned on its abdomen, like that of a kangaroo.
