The Quokka - The Happiest Animal on Earth!

Get ready to fall in love with the the Quokka!, with its infections cute smile, no wonder it's known as the "happiest animal on earth"
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[@The-Contractor]

What a delightful little sentient being.

[@Skoora]

Quokka Soccer was our running joke when I was a youngster going to Rottnest in the late 70’s, early 80’s. No, we didn’t actually do it…lol.. IIRC The Island is named after them. It’s of Dutch origin. Basically “rats nest” as the Quokka’s were thought to be large rats by Dutch explorers. When you’re camping there, the Huntsman spiders were more worrying in the tent than a fuzzy marsupial, who might try and steal some leftovers…lol

[@robert-brydson-1]

Stephen Catwell, acting supervisor of zoology and quokka species coordinator at Perth Zoo in Australia, told Africa Check that while macropods may have their joeys, or young, fall out of the pouch, “Quokkas don't toss their babies at predators so they can escape, not only are they quite obviously physically incapable but Rottnest Islands Quokkas they have no predators"

[@BizarreWildlife]

Correct!!
It’s not that they throw them at predators is that while the mother is escaping, the Joey may fall out and like you said, oblivious to the situation that accrued.

[@lizlanman47]

Thank you! I knew that was nonsense, ignorance, bullshit

[@carolynallisee2463]

It sounds like that, if given sufficient time, these little marsupials might evolve a digestive system similar to placental ruminants. They already give their food a pre-chew soaking in digestive juices before mastication- this might give zoologists insight into how animals like cows and sheep evolved into the forms we know today!

[@fractalfae5418]

Oh my goodness, those smiles! They really are adorable! However, I also very much appreciate you reminding us to respect them and give them space rather than crowd them for a photo and treat them as toys, especially given how trusting they seem to be. Your channel is great and I look forward to to the next critter you'll introduce us to!

[@drkatel]

Wow, I don't know how I've managed not to know about quokkas. They're so cute.

[@BizarreWildlife]

They really are!! Their little adorable smiles 😊

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@BizarreWildlife they'd make great tour guides at Walt Disney world

[@SaintVodou]

If we could pause our fetuses like they do, we’d have 45 months to get organized…now that’s handy…

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Somehow I had the feeling that little critter was going to be Australian! Even before the announcer said where it was from !

[@sujatadey4698]

Thanks for sharing the video. 👍

[@michaeldesilvio221]

Dogs are the happiest animals on earth in my opinion.

[@lgjm5562]

Quokkas only look happy. Dogs actually feel happiness.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Interacted with a few Quokkas have ya 🤔

[@jameskelman9856]

Nicely done , Thanks . Subscribed

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

Of course the little sobs are happy and smiling, they see what's sneaking up behind you, it's Australia!

[@cherylmingo5206]

Go quokka go quokka

[@smokey7142]

Looks a lot like Rock Rats. Without the tail and pouch

[@StamfordBridge]

Chonkier wallabies.

[@techpriest4787]

"It is important to respect their space."
Yes but Soviet Quokka does not respect our space.

[@RonWinter335]

Wocka Wocka little Quokka!

[@BudiCat]

Quokka yang imut dan saya suka melihat video ini

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Mmm, Rottnest island sounds like the perfect place for a honeymoon. If the island has difficulty attracting many tourists, they might want to consider a name that doesn't imply that baby demons and hellspawn are birthed there. I'm just throwing the idea out there.
For instance, take Los Angeles. One of the most gang violence and crime ridden cities in California, yet its named "The Angels" to trick people into visiting.
By this same logic, Rottnest island is full of adorable quokkas, candycane trees, chocolate lakes, and sugar mountains.
Whatever happened to truth in advertising?

[@JakNekon]

Beautiful

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Is this where quokkadile dundee came from?
Thank you, thank you. I'm great, i know. I studied under Sir Billy Crystal, Esq.

[@BizarreWildlife]

😂

[@waterkaren3636]

They're always stealing my chips outside the General Store. And pooping inside!

[@BizarreWildlife]

Oh no!
heard locals find them to be a bit annoying.

[@waterkaren3636]

and they are infested parasites. like rats@@BizarreWildlife

[@BizarreWildlife]

What animal would you like to hear about next?

[@infinitecanadian]

The sunfish.

[@BizarreWildlife]

✅

[@minnietheminx]

How about sloths or manatees

[@caesarsalad1170]

@@infinitecanadian Sunfish eh? th-cam.com/video/8n2cIeIpzLA/w-d-xo.html

[@JudesChan]

Just as cute, if not more so, the Tasmanian Pademelon! 🩷🦘

[@tahukahanda429]

permit to share video

[@tambrosia]

I want 2

[@jackbraddell1124]

Probably got udea for $300 fine from Calufornia !

[@josephking6515]

So why are they the _Happiest animal on Earth?_ Are you basing that on a genetic feature that makes it look like they have a facial expression that they are always smiling? DUH!

[@brianwelch-qq3ti]

Sometimes, it's worth the fine

[@Susweca5569]

And when they're being pursued and threatened by a predator, they throw their babies to the predator to eat, so they can escape...

[@syedabdullah25]

Abortion by nature?