The quagga (/ ˈkwɑːxɑː / or / ˈkwæɡə /) [2][3] (Equus quagga quagga) is an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra that was endemic to South Africa until it was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century. It was long thought to be a distinct species, but mtDNA studies have supported it being a subspecies of plains zebra.

The quokka (/ ˈkwɒkə /; Setonix brachyurus) [4] 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 (such as kangaroos and wallabies), the quokka is herbivorous and mainly nocturnal. [5] The quokka's range is a small area of southwestern Australia.

Jul 11, 2019 · Meet the quokka, the adorable Australian animal responsible for the "quokka selife," and find out fun facts about what makes these little guys so loveable.

Apr 25, 2024 · Yet as the quokka population rapidly declines, the lives of these viral sensations remain shrouded in mystery for many of their fans. Here’s what you need to know about the critters known as the “happiest animal on Earth” — and …

Quokkas have coarse, brown fur that becomes lighter on the belly. Its rounded back, erect ears, small front hands and long rear feet, thinly-furred tail, and wet, black nose are not only great adaptations, but also give it high marks on the Absolutely Adorable test.

The quokka (Setonix brachyurus), is a small macropod about the size of a domestic cat. In 1696, Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh mistook these animals for giant rats, and renamed the Wadjemup island 't Eylandt 't Rottenest, which means "the rat nest island" in Dutch.

The quagga (Equus quagga quagga) is an extinct species of zebra with distinct markings – a yellowish-brown body colour with dark stripes on its head, neck, and shoulders only. DNA analysis on quagga skins has shown that the quagga was not actually a unique species of zebra, but rather a subspecies of the plains zebra (Equus quagga).

The Quokka, sometimes known as short-tailed scrub wallabies, are small wallabies about the size of a cat that are native to Australia. They are herbivorous, mainly nocturnal – and famous for cute selfies, due to their happy and rather adorable appearance. Quokkas are found in a variety of habitats across Western Australia.

May 27, 2024 · Quokkas are tiny marsupials that live in parts of southwest Australia and on two nearby islands in the Indian Ocean. The Quokka is one of the smallest types of wallabies in the world, and most distinctively differs from other members of its family with their short and scarcely-furred tail and small hind legs.

The quagga (Equus quagga quagga) is a subspecies of the Plains zebra that was endemic to South Africa until it was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century by European settler-colonists. Some were taken to zoos in Europe, but breeding programs were unsuccessful.