Which animal earned a reputation as "the world's happiest animal" due to its smile?
Correct answer: Quokka
Player #9442102
I have never heard of this animal but sure is cute!
Get Smart
Just as a bit of a curiosity. The Dutch named Rottnest as they were first Europeans to land on the West Australian coast. When they saw the Quokkas at a distance they thought they were Rats. Rottnest translates from Dutch to English as Rats - nest.
luckycatfay
just seen a documentary about them they are friendly to each other but squabble over favourite patches of tea tree plant.
Mimek
Player #40380450, it’s pronounced “kwokka”. They are extremely cute up close and personal. Unfortunately like all cute animals they can be endangered by human interaction. There is an expression in Perth “quokka soccer” , where some of our less intelligent young men would kick them to each other. It’s a fairly serious offense under the wildlife laws, and when they go to court they are treated with outrage and contempt.
Kiwozzie
Got to love quokkas!
Player Elf Counsel
Player #11758464, Seen them at Hall's Gap in Queensland. The caravan park there put out food for them each night and you could sit and watch. them feed.
sonnybud
picture helped never heard of it
Donna
Australia has really unusual animals and so cute!
baymax
luckycatfay, What's wrong with that, everyone squabbles over something or other!
Player #33807091
I'm going to visit them next year they would be the happiest because no humans are aloud to stay with them they are protected and no cars aloud perfect
Dickens
I learned something new today. What cute animals.
Wombat
YAAAY! Oh god, I’m always happier for seeing a quokka. Thanks for this question!
Veritas
Qantas airline needs a new mascot. The Quokka!
Player #120374466
Mimek, Why would anyone want to kick these poor animals?
Artemis
Reminds me of Han's, a member of Stray Kids, nickname
Jevo
My answer was an educated guess based on the fact I know what the other 3 animals look like 🤣
Julie
You can learn a lot from this game
Romaya
Quokka are my Fav animal🐾
Q.OLIVIA
low-key my favorite animal
Momo Hirai
Its one of my favourite animals!
I love those little animals like squirrels, bunnies and quokkas
Ari
I'm an Aussie so I know what they look like and they look like something from Detective Pickachu
Hel
Player Elf Counsel, ??? Thought they only existed in the south west area of Western Australia??? Unless they are at a zoo!
Game Queen
It looks so cute no wonder it's in a lot of adds
Humanista
Luckily the picture was not of a cat, Koala or Kangaroo.
Player Julz
Player #40380450, it’s pronounced Kwokka it rhymes with Soccer🙂
BR
I have heard of this animal but it’s so cute awwwww😍😍😍
Joyous one
I thought was result of a spring tryst between rabbit and gopher lol
HANI14
Player #38618593, disgusting its more cute than a cat
HANI14
Player #9442102,agree a lot with u
Essfor
They have a mean bite fir a herbivore 😭
Player #38618593
Mimek,
As they should be! Disgusting!
DEBIdedoodah
The photo just proves the saying ‘SMILE, IT’S CONTAGIOUS!’ 😊
Bijou
Frostmouse, Yes, they are adorable, and precious. I do hope humans leave them alone.
Frostmouse
quokkas are adorable!
Anemone
Picture helped with that one
Guillermo Jr.
cutr'n'a bugs ear..
Mr_Hve_Fun
sonnybud, I figured a baby kangaroo of sorts…Isn’t a Wallaby related to a kangaroo? Oh well, can’t be right all the time. Like others write, you do learn from this game!
Cricket
Get Smart, I lived on Rottnest for 16-years.
Quokkas have been found to have high intelligence when researchers tested THEM, they live up to 10 to 15 years and populations were found down South in Margrer river and other Areas, I 've they were wide spread now mainly on Rottnest.
RAW
I remember singing a related song, fun and lighthearted, as a child in elementary school.☺️