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Jan 14, 2011: Quokka
This is not a rat, it's a Quokka, a marsupial, like a stunted Kangaroo.
When a Dutchman discovered them, he thought they were rats so he named their island Rattenest, Dutch for rat nest.
They also live on Bald Island, both islands being west of Australia.
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They're not afraid of humans at all and will come right up to you on Rottnest Island. Although, there is a $300 fine if you handle the animals in any way. So maybe skip the hugs and just go for a nice photo instead. |
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SPUCK Friday Jan 14 06:31 AM
And if you stew them?
monster Friday Jan 14 08:05 AM
Man, they look cuddly. Now I need to go back to bed and snuggle under the covers.
What happens if they touch or harass you? Can you charge them? Or do you get fined anyway? And if so, do they play with that rule like an offside trap? "It's OK, Mr. Tourist, you can come a little closer to take my picture and still be OK.... got ya! touched your nose na na na na nah na! Officer, he's harassing me!"
ToastyOhs Friday Jan 14 08:29 AM
I can't help but look at them and think, "It's a Trap!"
Like their whole face opens up and reveals row after row of serrated teeth.
Sheldonrs Friday Jan 14 08:50 AM
Ewoks without the attitude.
newtimer Friday Jan 14 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ToastyOhs
...their whole face opens up and reveals row after row of serrated teeth.
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monster Friday Jan 14 09:09 AM
Quok in a Wok?
Trilby Friday Jan 14 09:12 AM
how could he think they were rats?
they're smiling!
xoxoxoBruce Friday Jan 14 09:39 AM
Because when they are not ready for Mr Demille, they look like this.
Undertoad Friday Jan 14 10:21 AM
I'm alright
Don't nobody worry bout me
Why ya got to give me a fight
Why don't cha just let me be
plthijinx Friday Jan 14 10:40 AM
so the Quokka were the stunt double for Chuck Rodent? niiiiice, makes perfect sense! 
kerosene Friday Jan 14 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Undertoad
I'm alright
Don't nobody worry bout me Why ya got to give me a fight Why don't cha just let me be |
BigV Friday Jan 14 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ToastyOhs
I can't help but look at them and think, "It's a Trap!"
Like their whole face opens up and reveals row after row of serrated teeth. |
casimendocina Saturday Jan 15 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by monster
What happens if they touch or harass you? Can you charge them? Or do you get fined anyway? And if so, do they play with that rule like an offside trap?
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Gravdigr Saturday Jan 15 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Undertoad
I'm alright
Don't nobody worry bout me Why ya got to give me a fight Why don't cha just let me be |
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Originally Posted by kerosene
That was actually my first mental image, as well.
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glatt Saturday Jan 15 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by casimendocina
Before I knew it, the bike was surrounded by quokkas, nibbling at the nuts and bolts that keep the wheels attached to the frame.
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