13

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

Improve this question
8
  • 5
    No outdoor site is complete without the drop bear reference.
    – Stefano Borini
    Jan 25 '12 at 0:05
  • 3
    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 0:11
  • 2
    some more information about Drop Bears and how to avoid attacks: australianmuseum.net.au/Drop-Bear
    – HorusKol
    Jan 25 '12 at 1:07
  • @HorusKol you do realize drop bears aren't real, right?
    – Justin Self
    Jan 25 '12 at 8:05
  • 1
    I had never heard of Drop Bears before, but they sound vaguely related to the Jackalope of the southwestern US.
    – Olin Lathrop
    Oct 5 '13 at 15:09
12

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.

Improve this answer
2
  • 3
    I didn't feel stupid with a garlic-smelling colander on my head.
    – Stefano Borini
    Jan 25 '12 at 0:15
  • 1
    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 1:08

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.