7 Interesting Facts About Quokkas

Size

Quokkas are about the size of a small cat, especially when they stretch on their hind legs.

Climbing

Quokkas can climb up to five feet up a tree trunk to reach leaves and berries.

Jumping

Quokkas use their strong back legs to jump, creating passageways in the bushes and grass.

Sleeping

Quokkas are mostly nocturnal and often sleep in a sitting position with their head resting on their feet.

Diet

Quokkas are herbivores and eat at night, consisting of plants such as leaves, bark, stems, and shrubs, with a love of swamp peppermint.

Lifespan

Quokkas are known to live an average of 10 to 15 years.

Family

Quokkas are related to kangaroos and wallabies.

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