quokka

Quokka, also known as the honey possum, is a small, nocturnal marsupial native to the southwestern region of Western Australia. It is one of the smallest members of the possum family, with a body length of about 15 to 20 centimeters and a tail length of 10 to 15 centimeters. Quokkas are known for their distinctive round ears, which are larger than their heads, and their soft, grayish-brown fur. They have a prehensile tail, which they use for balance and to carry food to their mouths.

Quokkas are herbivorous and primarily feed on eucalyptus leaves, which they collect with their strong, curved claws. They are also known to eat other plant material, such as flowers and fruits. Quokkas are solitary animals and spend most of their time in trees, where they sleep during the day and forage for food at night. They are active during the cooler parts of the day and are known to be quite shy and elusive.

Quokkas are an endangered species, with a population of fewer than 10,000 individuals remaining in the wild. Their decline is primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as predation by introduced species such as foxes and cats. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and preserve the remaining quokka population, including habitat restoration and anti-predator measures.