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Quokkas are small and completely defenceless members of the kangaroo family, so they are vulnerable to a number of native and introduced species. They are most vulnerable to predation by feral cats, dogs and foxes.
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Is a fox a quokka's predator?
Yes. The fox, an introduced species to Australia, is one of the main predators and threats to the quokka. The main reason why quokkas are not extinct is because they live on some offshore islands where foxes have not yet been introduced.
What is a young quokka called?
A young Quokka is called a joey.
How much does a quokka weigh?
The average weight of an adult quokka is about 3.5 kg.
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.
How do you pronounce quokka?
Quokka is pronounced exactly as it looks: "quock - a", with the accent on the first syllable.
Is a fox a quokka's predator?
Yes. The fox, an introduced species to Australia, is one of the main predators and threats to the quokka. The main reason why quokkas are not extinct is because they live on some offshore islands where foxes have not yet been introduced.
Is a quokka endangered?
No, the quokka is not endangered. Its classification is "vulnerable".
What is a young quokka called?
A young Quokka is called a joey.
What does a Quokka use its tail for?
The Quokka uses its tail for balance, like a cat
How much does a quokka weigh?
The average weight of an adult quokka is about 3.5 kg.
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.
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.
What type of organism is a quokka?
A quokka is a small member of the kangaroo family, native to southwestern Australia.
In which state do you find a Quokka?
The Quokka is found only in the south western corner of Western Australia.
What is the quokka's status?
The quokka is not yet an "officially endangered" animal.The conservation status of the quokka is as follows:National: Listed as Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.Western Australia: Listed as Rare or likely to become extinct under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950.The quokka is at risk of being endangered because it is vulnerable to predation by feral cats, dogs and foxes. The quokka population on Rottnest Island, off Western Australia's coast, is stable, as is the small population within an enclosed reserve on the mainland. This is because these two regions are predator-free.The quokka lives in a limited number of other areas of Western Australia. It can also be found in the coastal plain around the Swan River, near Perth and Gingin. It is also found on Bald Island, and at Harvey and Collie in the Stirling Ranges.
