Warning: The rest of this post is quite alarming, so only click for more if you think you’re prepared for it.
This is a drop bear, feeding on the carcass of it’s prey. Note the size of it’s fangs. Dangerous critters.
The prey of that drop bear was particularly unlucky.
This woman was fortunate. She was attacked by a drop bear in the Grampians National Park, but survived. She attributed her survival to the friends she was walking with, who beat the drop bear off with their backpacks.
Just another friendly reminder: When you’re out and about in Australia, don’t forget your Vegemite!
January 9, 2008, 4:23 am at 4:23 am
Prospective visitors to Australia would do well to watch this video, too. Forewarned is forearmed.
July 19, 2008, 6:33 am at 6:33 am
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