If you've never heard of quokkas before, it's time for you to meet the animal with the happiest smile on Earth.
The quokka is a small macropod approximately the size of a domestic cat. It's found on some smaller islands off the coast of Western Australia, and in isolated, scattered populations in forest and coastal heath between Perth and Albany. A small colony exists at the eastern limit of their range in a protected area of Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, where they co-exist with the critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo. They can also be found at several zoos and wildlife parks around Australia.
Quokkas have little fear of humans and commonly approach people closely, particularly on Rottnest Island, where a prevalent population exists.
So, if you need a quick mood-booster, images of the happiest wild animals on the planet will instantly do the job!
Quokkas live up to ten years and are mainly nocturnal. The cute little herbivorous are 't afraid of humans, and the camera loves them!
They're extremely friendly, so all Rottnest tourists love taking selfies with them. Quokkas pose and imitate human faces, so they're great for selfies!
The quokka selfies became even more famous after Roger Federer's selfie with one of these marsupials.
Unfortunately, their population is on the decline because of invasive predators such as foxes and cats that move into quokka territory, so they cannot be taken as pets. Due to their vulnerable conservation status, people caught feeding them or even touching them can get a fine up to 300 Australian dollars.
Also, this adorable creature with a cheeky little smile is not defenseless, and its sharp teeth are its most potent weapon.
But can you resist these infectious grins?
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