What are the eating habits of quokkas?

Out of the roughly 50 known Kangaroo and Wallaby (and other marsupial) species on the continent however, the Quokka is one of three whose ancestry is still fairly hazy today. read more

Quokka Facts – Facts about Quokkas Summary Quokkas are marsupials, similar to kangaroos in that they hop, keep their young in pouches, and are sociable. Though adored for their cuteness and for their ability to manipulate people in exchange for food, they can be dangerous if provoked. read more

The Quokka, Setonix brachyurus, was described by early Dutch explorer, Willem de Vlamingh, 'as a kind of rat as big as a common cat'. His first sighting of the Quokka was on an island off the mouth of the Swan River. read more

On Rottnest Island, Setonix brachyurus comes out at night to forage. Depending on the season, adult male quokkas will eat an average of 32 to 45 grams of dry food each day. The majority of their herbivore diet comprises of plants including succulents, shrubs, forbs, grasses and sedges. read more