Quokkas are the happiest animal in the world.
Quokkas are related to kangaroos.
These animals live over 10 years in the wild. In captivity they live up to 13.8 years [0671].
Although they usually crawl on all fours, quokkas also use their strong back legs to jump.
nocturnal, herbivorous, excellent climbers, and protected due to their vulnerable status.
zQuokkas (Setonix brachyurus) are small, herbivorous marsupials native to Western Australia, famously known as the “world’s happiest animal” due to their permanent, smiling expression. Roughly the size of a cat, these nocturnal creatures are found mainly on Rottnest Island, are excellent climbers, and can survive long periods without water.