The selfie star
In 2013, quokkas became really popular especially when they were features in a Huffington Post article. People started taking selfies with them and this started to go viral over the web. Since these animals are not afraid of humans, it seems as if they are also smiling in front of the camera. This selfie sensation is what paved the way for them to be named the happiest animal on earth. A lot of people decide to share their photos via social media.