Find out why these cute marsupials act like giraffes, koalas, and bats
s often sleep in a sitting position with their head resting on their feet."It’s very cute," says Cassyanna Gray, a conservation officer on Australia’s Rottnest Island, one place quokkas live. Also, likePhotograph by AL-TRAVELPICTURE / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGESs eat their food in a way that is similar to. Both animals use their large, flat molars to grind tough treats like leaves to release moisture and nutrients. The difference? Giraffes later regurgitate the food and chew it some more.
s have smiley faces and are sometimes friendly around people, so tourists to Australia’s Rottnest Island often get too close. The extra attention could put quokkas in danger—or it might help the species survive. Authorities on Rottnest Island protect the critters with rules against touching or feeding the quokkas. Human food can make them sick, plus giving them snacks can make the quokkas too dependent on people. But by following the rules, island tourists help give authorities more power to support the quokka’s habitat. For instance, conservationists can use the money generated from tourism to protect the island and monitor the quokka population.
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