The quokka (Setonix brachyurus), the only member of the genus Setonix, is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. Like other marsupials in the macropod family (such as kangaroos and wallabies), the quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal.
Quokkas can be found on some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, in particular on Rottnest Island just off Perth and Bald Island near Albany. A small mainland colony exists in the protected area of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, where they co-exist with the critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo.
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So adorable!!
ReplyDeletecute animal, great for Q
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo and post for Q ~ intriguing critters ~
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I'd never even heard of these!
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Great Q and great info, never heard of these little guys.
ReplyDeleteAnn
So adorable pretty little creatures,
ReplyDeletephotogenic too!
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what a lovely creature... i had to look it up what it is.... never seen or heard of it before
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What a great shot, oh those expressions
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A new marsupial to me, how adorable.
ReplyDeletehas its own genus - kind of cool
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