While there’s no formal research on the topic, the happiest-animal-in-the-world title most often goes to the crazy-cute wallaby known as the quokka. Found exclusively in southwestern Australia ...

And despite their limited range, these herbivorous marsupials have captured the hearts of millions around the world — the viral #quokkaselfie trend on social media features thousands of selfies taken ...

The "happiest animal in the world" may be happiest on the golf course. The quokka, a teddy bear-sized marsupial found only in southwestern Australia, is struggling on the mainland, where it has to ...

The quokkas, known for their apparent smiles, have become a popular tourist attraction on a tiny island off of Australia's ...

It's small. It's cute. It's the happiest animal on Earth. The quokka earned the title of world's happiest animal because of its "smile." Learn more about the adorable creatures mostly found in Western ...

Its kittens weigh only three ounces at birth. In the world of cute animals, it’s hard to pick just one winner, but the quokka ...

So what's the story behind the quokka, whose chronic grin earned it the moniker "happiest animal in the world" a couple of years back? (See pictures of quokkas submitted to National Geographic's ...

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The furry marsupials have no natural predators, so they're fearless and friendly with people, boosting their popularity online.

With their fluffy tails and sweet faces, red pandas look like living teddy bears. Often called the world’s happiest animal ...

Now local drinkers can quench their thirst with a Quokka Export ... 4.1 per cent lager is cheekily described as “the happiest beer in the world” and “an easy-drinking beer for easygoing ...