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I recently visited Australia, Sydney region. I've been warned about animals called drop bears. What kind of animal is it? Is it dangerous ?

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Stefano Borini
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    No outdoor site is complete without the drop bear reference. – Stefano Borini Jan 25 '12 at 00:05
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    I can't decide whether to upvote this question or give it a close vote. It's got to be one or the other...! – berry120 Jan 25 '12 at 00:11
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    some more information about Drop Bears and how to avoid attacks: http://australianmuseum.net.au/Drop-Bear – HorusKol Jan 25 '12 at 01:07
  • @HorusKol you do realize drop bears aren't real, right? – Justin Self Jan 25 '12 at 08:05
  • Don't be afraid of Drop Bears. They're attracted to your raisin peelers. If you throw your raisin peelers down and run, you can save your self from harm. – Don Branson Oct 05 '13 at 12:32
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    I had never heard of Drop Bears before, but they sound vaguely related to the Jackalope of the southwestern US. – Olin Lathrop Oct 05 '13 at 15:09
  • I think this question is quite valid. As false as it is, I've convinced a good handful of people about the existence of drop bears, so having a question dispel the myth seems useful to me. If they existed, it'd be a major issue for any outdoor activities near trees. – andrewb Jun 24 '14 at 02:41
  • Like an Austrailian Jackalope? – ShemSeger Sep 23 '16 at 14:22

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No, they aren't real animals.

Here's a wiki link for it.

Its one of those things people like to tell tourists to watch out for so they'll look stupid.

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    I didn't feel stupid with a garlic-smelling colander on my head. – Stefano Borini Jan 25 '12 at 00:15
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    on the other hand - almost everything that moves in Australia is dangerous: spiders, snakes, magpies (especially if you're cycling for some reason), emus, salties, etc... – HorusKol Jan 25 '12 at 01:08