Two French male tourists have been charged with animal cruelty after they allegedly tried to burn a quokka on Rottnest Island.

Police allege the two men burnt the quokka after igniting an aerosol spray with a lighter, causing a large flame to make contact with the animal on April 3.

Two men have been charged after allegedly trying to burn a quokka on Rottnest. Credit:Katy Clemmans

Detectives went to Rottnest on Saturday, questioned the two men and seized a video.

Both were then evicted from the island.