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The drop bear (sometimes dropbear) is a hoax in contemporary Australian folklore featuring a predatory, carnivorous version of the koala. This imaginary animal is commonly spoken about in tall tales designed to scare tourists.
These bears are not your typical cuddly creatures. These fuzzy nightmares are the embodiment of the term "death from above." Drop bears. You might be thinkin...
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Danger to humans. The urban legend focuses on bush walkers being 'dropped on' by drop bears, resulting in injury including mainly lacerations and occasionally bites.
The drop bear is a fictitious creature that supposedly drops from the trees on unsuspecting victims. Learn about its supposed appearance, behaviour, diet and habitat, and how to avoid it with vegemite or forks.
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- Thylarctos plummetus
Jul 30, 2024 · Ask almost any Australian about a drop bear, and they’ll likely recount a close encounter with this carnivorous, fanged cousin of the Australian koala.
Drop bear is a fictional creature that supposedly attacks humans in the Australian bush. Learn how this legend started, how it was popularised by Paul Hogan and why it is still widely known and shared online.
Mar 9, 2016 · Thylacoleo carnifex, also known as the marsupial lion, was a giant carnivorous koala that lived in Australia during the Ice Age. Learn how scientists discovered its claw marks and bones in a cave, and why it was a skilled climber and hunter.
