The Mythical Drop Bear : A Creature of the Australian Bush According to legend, the Drop Bear is a larger, more aggressive relative of the koala, lurking silently in the treetops and ambushing unsuspecting prey from above. Descriptions vary, with some depicting it as a creature of fur and claws, while others claim it possesses sharp teeth and a menacing demeanour. Regardless of its appearance, the Drop Bear embodies the wild and untamed spirit of the Australian bush. Once prey is within view, the Drop Bear will drop as much as eight metres to pounce on top of the unsuspecting victim. The initial impact often stuns the prey, allowing it to be bitten on the neck and quickly subdued. 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 bears are fictional creatures that drop from trees to attack unsuspecting people in the Australian bush. Learn about drop bears, their size, behaviour, and how to avoid them from this humorous book and website.
