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WORLD'S HAPPIEST ANIMAL 

6 FUN FACTS ABOUT QUOKKA 

Published By Gurpreet Singh | 01 Jan, 2025
Australia is rich in diverse wildlife, notably with iconic animals such as "Quokkas", the world’s happiest animal for their adorable smiles. These teddy bear-sized creatures, with fluffy fur and endearing features, have gained worldwide popularity.
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Here are some fun facts about Quokka: 
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The "Selfie Animal"

Quokkas are friendly animals popular for photos, earning the "selfie animal" title; interaction should respect their natural habitat.
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Same family as a kangaroo 

Quokkas, part of the Macropodidae family, resemble kangaroos, hopping around and carrying young in a pouch; they are also called short-tailed wallabies.
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Vulnerable species 

Quokkas are now classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to population declines from habitat loss and threats from predators.
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Living on Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island, a car-free location off Western Australia, is an excellent place to see quokkas in a pristine habitat.
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Size of a small cat 

A quokka weighs 2.5 to 5 kg (5.5 to 11 lbs) and measures 40 to 54 cm (16 to 21 inches) but cannot be kept as pets.
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World’s happiest animal

Quokkas are playful and adorable animals, recognized as ‘world’s happiest’ due to their fluffy fur, round ears, and infectious smiles.
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