A quokka is a small marsupial, typically weighing between 2.5 to 5.5 kilograms (5.5 to 12 pounds) and measuring about 40 to 54 centimeters (16 to 21 inches) in body length, with an additional tail length of around 25 to 30 centimeters (10 to 12 inches). They have a stocky build, round face, and a short tail, making them easily recognizable. Quokkas are often referred to as "the world's happiest animals" due to their friendly appearance and demeanor.
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.
Ed Sheeran wrote a song about the Australian Quokka.
Quokka is pronounced exactly as it looks: "quock - a", with the accent on the first syllable.
Quokkas were not created. They were discovered by English travelers.
The Quokka is found only in the south western corner of Western Australia.
Like a baby kangaroo, a quokka joey is about the size of a bean when it is born.
No, the quokka is not endangered. Its classification is "vulnerable".
The Quokka uses its tail for balance, like a cat
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.
Ed Sheeran wrote a song about the Australian Quokka.
Quokka is pronounced exactly as it looks: "quock - a", with the accent on the first syllable.
Quokkas were not created. They were discovered by English travelers.
The quokka is a marsupial, or pouched mammal. It is a macropod, a member of the kangaroo family.
The Quokka is found only in the south western corner of Western Australia.
A quokka is a small member of the kangaroo family, native to southwestern Australia.
The quokka is a smaller member of the kangaroo family. Its pouch is positioned on its abdomen, like that of a kangaroo.
A baby quokka, also known as a joey, is typically about the size of a jellybean at birth, measuring around 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) long. After birth, it crawls into its mother's pouch, where it continues to develop for several months. By the time it leaves the pouch, the joey is usually around 20-25 centimeters (8-10 inches) long.