Australia is famous for the animals that are not in the wild anywhere on the face of the earth, including a creature called Quokka. The rare animals – located on Routins Island near the West Coast of Australia in the Indian Ocean – also help financing their own efforts, thanks to their infectious smiles.
The small island is home to virgin wilderness, virgin beaches and coca. About 10,000 Quokkas live there, and it has become a famous tourist attraction.
They are the sons of the cousin of the kangaroo, but they only stand about 20 inches.
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Because they seem to smile, Quokkas has become a viral feeling. Known as the happiest animal in the world, celebrities such as Roger Federer, Margot Ruby and Logan Paul Survi pictures with the beloved animal. Scientists say Quokkas is naturally curious and adapted to being around tourists.
There are also rules for interaction with Quokkas. For example, it is prohibited to feed or touch it. They even have the right to the road.
“They are very nice. They are adorable,” said Cassi Wellington. “I mean, they seem to smile.”
On the Australian mainland, Qookkas threatens by forest fires and brutal cats, but on the island, they do not have natural predators and are not afraid with humans.
The successful success story has been named, with the demand for selfies that feed tourism that helps to finance its protection.
“They are just a very cool animal,” he said Arvid HogstromResponsible for preservation on Rotent Island.
Hogstrom explained that Quokkas is not already smiling.
“It is just part of their natural physiology,” he said, but added that it is suspected of being happy animals.
“They are living a very easy life,” he said. “So I don’t see any reason that makes them happy.”
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