How have I only just discovered this animal?

Ah yes!

I only learned of their existence a couple of years ago. Fb had some posts about them!

Just delightful!

Made my day, thanks for sharing.

Makes me smile to look at it. My son in Australia has seen them, I think on Rottnest Island.

I’ve seen them a number of times on Rottnest Island which is off Perth in WA, the island was named after them because people thought they were a type of rat. It’s a stunningly beautiful place, and the quokkas are quite tame, they like human food so you have to avoid leaving anything on the table at the cafe when you’ve eaten.

They are super cute. I don't suppose that they are actually laughing though. Bit like the dolphin 'smile'.

Made me smile too, I've never seen one before so cute.

It was said on Last Leg that they are vicious little things despite their cute appearance. I'd never heard of them till I saw the programme recently.
Apparently they are notorious for "photo bombing" ?

Aw they do look sweet.

I had never heard of them until last year, when my Niece who is in Brisbane for 2 years sent a photo of her with a Quokka next to her. They are both smiling, it was so lovely,

Yes, I have seen them, they were in a sanctuary in NQ, not in the wild.

I should have got a selfie with one but it was probably before selfies became so fashionable.

Oh yes I met them in Tasmania. Lovely.