I wanted to learn more about those lovely animals as soon as I saw one of these in another Bored Panda post, dealing with the greatest animals selfies.[Post_ads]
As I saw this strange smiling creature, I wanted to know more about it. When I learnt that they were named quokkas, and living in Australia. I had one more thing to add on my bucket list! It took me a while but when I had the chance to travel in Australia, I knew I would get closer to see them myself.
Many people don’t know about those creatures, and then, I wanted to dedicate a post to those quokkas, who definitely won my heart.[Post_ads_2]
Quokkas have become really popular to be taken in selfies, but that is also why, through this post I want to remind everyone that this creature is classified as “vulnerable”, and need to be looked after.
By Kit,Bored Panda
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The quokka is a small marsupial, belonging to the same family as the kangaroo. It is a very social animal, not really scared of humans at all
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These fluffy marsupials live in a small island Called Rottnest, located one hour from Perth, in Western Australia
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They are very social (maybe too much) and are absolutely not afraid to come see you and make you smile with their cute faces
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Rottnest is the last place in which they can live. They are peaceful creatures that eat leaves and grains
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There is still only about 10 000 of quokkas in the world, mostly living on that island. Which is why we all need to take care of their environment
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Every quokka I have met, even for a few second reminded how beautiful nature is
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I wanted to share my love for those creatures through this post. And also to remind a lot of sad things that i witnessed on the Island
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Quokkas find their food by themselves. And unfortunately, a lot of humans still try to feed them (based on good or not good feelings), as a result, destroying their teeth (even chips or crips will hurt them)
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In the past, many visitors bullied quokkas for absolutely no reason but cruelty, I have read many different sad stories, but if things keep this way, I’m afraid that one day, Rottnest Island will close its gates to tourists
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These marsupials are treating their human guests well, so I ask everyone: please respect their environment and the Island’s volunteering people job, trying to preserve their last place to live in the world… and that lovely smile
