The quokka (/ ˈkwɒkə /; Setonix brachyurus) [4] is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. It is the only member of the genus Setonix. Like other marsupials in the macropod family (such as …

The quokka was common in coastal parts of the mainland of southwestern Australia until the 1930s, when the red fox Vulpes vulpes was introduced. This voracious hunter made short order of the …

Sep 18, 2025 · Ready to learn about these adorable quokkas? These 50 quokka facts include habitat, diet, why they smile (and throw their baby?), and how to take the perfect selfie.

Basic facts about Quokka: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Mar 7, 2025 · The quokka has a short tail, unlike other macropods like kangaroos and wallabies. They’re known for their “smiling” expression due to facial structure. Photo by Mark Stoop on Unsplash.

Find out why these cute marsupials act like giraffes, koalas, and bats.

Jul 11, 2019 · What is a quokka? Quokkas are small wallabies (think: the same family as kangaroos, except these little guys only grow to be about the size of a domestic cat) with short tails, short faces, …

Quokka Conservation: Protecting a Vulnerable Species Threats to Survival: Challenges in a Changing World Despite their island successes, quokkas face significant threats, particularly on the mainland. …

May 27, 2024 · The Quokka is a nocturnal animal that spends most of the hot day, resting in the shade of the trees and will often return to the same spot every day. At night, the Quokka then begins to …

The Rottnest Island Quokka population has become very accustomed to humans. In recent years in particular, 'Quokka selfies' have become popular with tourists especially since tennis superstar …