With their adorable smiles and cheeky disposition, Australia’s super cute quokkas are known as the ‘happiest animal in the world.’ Early Dutch explorers mistook these sweet little marsupials for cat-sized rats and named the island they live on Rottnest (Rat’s Nest) Island.

Now people travel from every corner of the planet to get a selfie with these cute little hoppers, with Tourism Western Australia offering tips on how to get your snap in a safe and ethical way.

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