kwoka
The English phrase "quokka" is translated into Noongar as kwoka.
kwoka refers to the animal known scientifically as Setonix brachyurus.
Meaning: Setonix brachyurus (noun)
Did you know?
- While English speakers often call the kwoka the 'happiest animal on Earth', this description is a modern global internet meme and not a traditional Noongar attribute.
- The word kwoka comes from the Noongar language of the South West of Australia and was adopted into English as 'quokka'.
- The kwoka is primarily found on islands like Rottnest Island, which is known as Wadjemup in Noongar.
