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Mammals
Quokka
Setonix brachyurus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- Weight
- 2.5-5 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Quokka (Setonix brachyurus) is a herbivore species found in Rottnest Island, Australia. It typically lives 10 years, weighing around 2.5-5 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the quokka: Quokkas are known as the happiest animals due to their smile-like expression.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.