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Kingdom:<\/strong> Animalia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Phylum:<\/strong> Chordata<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Class:<\/strong> Mammalia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Infraclass:<\/strong> Marsupialia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Order:<\/strong> Diprotodontia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Family:<\/strong> Macropodidae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Genus:<\/strong> Setonix<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Species:<\/strong> Setonix brachyurus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nImage showing a smiling quokka posing near a tree on Rottnest Island (Source: I Very Much Love It Here)<\/em><\/p>\n
Where Quokkas live<\/h4>\n
Quokkas are found primarily on Rottnest Island and a few smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia. A small population also exists on the mainland.<\/p>\n
They prefer scrubby, dense vegetation for hiding and open grasslands for grazing.<\/p>\n
Fun fact: The name \u201cRottnest\u201d comes from Dutch explorers who mistook quokkas for giant rats, they called the island \u201cRat\u2019s Nest.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
What Quokkas look like<\/h4>\n
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Size:<\/strong> About the size of a domestic cat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Weight:<\/strong> 2.5 to 5 kg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Height:<\/strong> Around 40\u201350 cm tall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Color:<\/strong> Brown-grey fur with lighter underbellies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Tail:<\/strong> Long but not prehensile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Smile:<\/strong> Their naturally upturned mouths make them look like they\u2019re grinning!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Cool Quokka facts<\/h4>\n
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\u00a0Quokkas are marsupials, meaning females carry their babies in pouches like kangaroos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\u00a0They\u2019ve been nicknamed \u201cthe world\u2019s happiest animal\u201d thanks to their smiley faces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\u00a0Quokkas are nocturnal, mostly active at night.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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They\u2019re herbivores, eating leaves, grasses, and roots.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\u00a0It\u2019s illegal to touch or feed them in the wild, even if they look like they want a snack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Quokka babies: The Joeys<\/h4>\n
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Quokkas give birth to one joey at a time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The joey stays in its mother\u2019s pouch for about 6 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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After leaving the pouch, it continues nursing and stays close to the mother for a few more months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0In hard times, quokkas may eject their joey from the pouch to escape predators, a heartbreaking but natural defense mechanism.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Behavior & Personality<\/h4>\n
Quokkas are naturally curious and not afraid of humans, especially on Rottnest Island. While they look friendly, they are still wild animals and should be respected from a distance.<\/p>\n
They:<\/p>\n
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Live in small colonies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Use tunnels in shrubs as safe paths<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Communicate using soft sounds and body language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Can climb trees (yes, surprisingly!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conservation Status<\/h2>\n
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IUCN Status:<\/strong> Vulnerable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Threats include:<\/p>\n
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Habitat destruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Introduced predators (like foxes and cats)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Droughts and climate change<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Common health concerns<\/h4>\n
The following can be concerns in captivity or rescue:<\/p>\n
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Parasites (fleas, ticks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Dehydration or malnutrition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Stress from human handling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Injuries from cars or predators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
At Doctor Hulk Veterinary Hospital<\/strong>, we believe in animal education and conservation. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for your animal health care and concerns. You can also contact us via phone call or whatsapp @\u00a008143397614.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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