, May 8 -- Quokkas , adorable and, most notably, remarkably photogenic animals, roam across the southwestern corner of Australia. With its perpetual grin and friendly demeanour, this small marsupial, about the size of a domestic cat, has turned an island into a hotspot for wildlife lovers and selfie seekers. A large number of quokkas are found on Rottnest Island , nestled off the coast of Perth, a sun-soaked sanctuary. This quokka haven is now popular for selfies . Let's unravel how the quokka's smile shaped Rottnest Island into a popular tourist hotspot .

Naming of Rottnest Island

The name of this island has an unusual origin, tracing back to a 17th-century Dutch explorer, Willem de Vlamingh. When he arrived on the coast, he was struck...