The quokka belongs to the genus Setonix. This genus is part of the macropod family, which also includes kangaroos and wallabies. The quokka is known for its friendly demeanor and distinctive appearance, often referred to as "the world's happiest animal." It is native to Australia, particularly found on some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia.
Setonix brachyurus
The classification of the quokka is:COMMON NAME: QuokkaKINGDOM: AnimaliaPHYLUM: ChordataCLASS: MammaliaINFRACLASS: MarsupialiaORDER: DiprotodontiaFAMILY: MacropodidaeGENUS SPECIES: Setonix brachyurus
The name for the small marsupial known as a quokka came from the aboriginal word given to this creature by the aboriginal people of southwestern Australia. The first record of the name is thought to have come from the naturalist John Gilbert in 1840, who witnessed a 'quokka hunt' being carried out by the indigenous Bibbulmum people.
A baby quokka is called a "joey." Like other marsupials, quokkas give birth to underdeveloped young that continue to grow and develop in their mother's pouch for several months. Quokka joeys are typically born after a gestation period of about a month.
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.
Setonix brachyurus
The classification of the quokka is:COMMON NAME: QuokkaKINGDOM: AnimaliaPHYLUM: ChordataCLASS: MammaliaINFRACLASS: MarsupialiaORDER: DiprotodontiaFAMILY: MacropodidaeGENUS SPECIES: Setonix brachyurus
The name for the small marsupial known as a quokka came from the aboriginal word given to this creature by the aboriginal people of southwestern Australia. The first record of the name is thought to have come from the naturalist John Gilbert in 1840, who witnessed a 'quokka hunt' being carried out by the indigenous Bibbulmum people.
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A baby quokka is called a "joey." Like other marsupials, quokkas give birth to underdeveloped young that continue to grow and develop in their mother's pouch for several months. Quokka joeys are typically born after a gestation period of about a month.
No, the quokka is not endangered. Its classification is "vulnerable".
Quokka.
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