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Quokkas have a unique mating system.
They call a baby quokka joey.
Females can give birth twice a year and they usually give birth to 17 joeys in their lifetime.
The joey would live in the mother’s pouch for about 6 months, just like a kangaroo!
Then, the joey would stay with the mom for 2 more months, eating the milk.
Some selfish mothers can drop their baby to the ground when there is a predator around, which makes the baby cry in a loud voice which draws their attention. Then, the mother would escape when the baby was making the noise.
January to May are their mating dates.
Be careful not to disturb them!
Those lazy quokkas change when the sun is gone. They would hop through grasses, climb on trees, and dig under to search for food.
FOOD QUOKKAS LOVE
FOOD QUOKKAS LOVE
Quokkas mostly eat vegetables like sedges, leaves, and grasses.
People are never allowed to give quokkas human food since it can lead to serious dehydration and health problems.
They also love to eat Guichenotia ledifolia, which are shrub pieces.
They also need a lot of water, which can often be lacking in Rottnest Island, where a lot of quokkas live. So quokkas often fill up the rest of water needed through vegetables and rain.
FOOD QUOKKAS HATE
FOOD QUOKKAS HATE
Quokkas cannot eat meat. they are herbivores.
People are not allowed feed quokkas. You need to pay money for giving food or even just touching them.
Quokkas cannot eat some dairy products like cheese or yogurt. However, they can still eat milk.
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