Quokka The quokka, also known as the short-tailed scrub wallaby, is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. It is the only member of the genus Setonix. Like other marsupials in the macropod family, the quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. (More On Wikipedia)

Diet Of Quokka

Like all other species in the Macropod family, quokkas are herbivores. They eat a wide variety of vegetation, ranging from shrubs, leaves, and bark, to grasses.
They will also steal “people food” from stores, especially when fed by tourists. This is highly discouraged, as human food is unhealthy for these cute little thieves.

Behaviour Of Quokka

These animals are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. They roam in search of food, and
interact with others of their kind. Dominant males defend territories, and those territories often overlap with the range of female animals.
Gatherings of 25-150 animals are frequently seen around water sources.

Interesting Facts About Quokka

• The Macropod Family – Macropod, which means “big foot,” is a taxonomic family that contains kangaroos, wallabies, quokkas, wallaroos, pademelons, and tree-kangaroos. This family of marsupials are kangaroo-like
  animals native to Australia and the surrounding islands.
• The Upside to Fame – Becoming an internet sensation has actually been beneficial for quokkas. These furry little creatures are actually declining in population numbers. The widespread love of quokkas has given them
  a fighting chance for recovery, as the increased public interest has garnered greater protections.
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