Quokka

The quokka (or Setonix brachyurus) is a small species of wallaby that lives in the swamps, scrublands and forests of Rottnest Island and Bald Island, as well as the coast of South-West Australia. It has thick, buff-brown fur, large and powerful hindlegs, small and dextrous forearms, and a thin tail. It has rounded ears and a round face, with a characteristic ‘smiling’ expression. Quokkas measure 40cm to 54cm in length, with an additional 25cm to 30cm tail. Males are slightly larger than females, weighing between 2.7kg and 5kg, compared to females at 1.5kg to 3.5kg.