Don’t believe us? Then check out this headline: Top End man attacked by croc, escaped by wrestling and poking it in the eyes, then drank beer as first aid. Yes, it’s real.
Still need more proof? Here are 17 pictures that prove Australia is the craziest:
Not only are crocodiles present throughout Australia, but they’re also huge.
This saltwater croc caught on film is estimated to be about five and a
half meters–or some 18 feet–in length. Sure… the dinosaurs went extinct,
but with creatures like this still around, the question remains: who
needs them? We’re not sure how you feel, but we would certainly respond
“not us.”
ntnews.com.au
And what’s more, Australia’s crocodiles aren’t afraid to
leave their aquatic habitat. Though the water remains their primary
hunting grounds, crocodiles are certainly comfortable enough on land to
get out and explore, occasionally clashing with humans in the process.
For example, this croc was killed in a Northern Territory town after his
presence there was deemed threatening to humans. Threatening? Yeah,
I’ll say…
Now, here come the crown jewels of Australia’s craziest
and most dangerous animals–its snakes. The creatures are such a normal
part of everyday life in the country that you can find snakes like this
snake eating bats in city parks, warning people not to let pets
loose–you know, just in case Fluffy gets eaten alive by a massive,
monster-like snake.
But crocodiles aren’t the only freaky animals that call
Australia home. Another fine example of the country’s creepily gigantic
animal life is the grey-headed flying fox, technically a “megabat” but
large enough to earn the “fox” name. An average wingspan of over three
feet makes this creature a truly frightening sight. Perhaps craziest of
all is the fact that these creatures aren’t confined to the
wilderness–in fact, here they are filling the daytime sky in Sydney.
And even when you’re careful not to go to the snakes,
sometimes the snakes come to you. This photo of a nearly six meter
(20-foot) python was snapped after it fell through the roof of a charity
store in Queensland. Somehow, I feel better sleeping at night knowing
that a massive legless creature isn’t going to collapse my roof and land
on my body at any given moment.
Even in flight–you’re never safe! This python was found
dangling precariously on the wing of a plane headed from Australia to
Papua New Guinea in January of 2013. Though it took quite a beating
during the hours-long flight, crew and passengers alike were surprised
to find that their snake companion had survived the journey upon
landing. This may seem like a charming story at first, but I believe it
hints at the horrors that these snakes are capable of.
fearbeneath.com
Thought maybe you could escape the onslaught of
frightening animals by heading offshore? Not likely. Australia’s
coastlines are famous for their surfing, but it’s best you don’t spend
too much timing thinking about what lurks beneath the waves. Check out,
for example, this photograph of a surfer about to cross paths with what
is almost definitely a great white shark. I’m sure he had no idea. Ah…
ignorance is bliss.
abc.net.au
And sharks aren’t the only creatures lurking off
Australia’s shores. Besides the aforementioned crocodiles, which do
occasionally head out to sea, Australia’s waters are apparently home to
this species of giant jellyfish. If it’s any comfort, it’s true that
jellyfish of this kind aren’t particularly common–this species was known
to exist but only cataloged by science earlier in 2014. That said,
floating into one of these as I’m out for a swim doesn’t sound so
appealing to me.
aquaviews.net
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And the list goes on… The reef stonefish, one of the
world’s most dangerous fish, exists in abundance off the Australian
coast. Perhaps the most dastardly aspect of the stonefish’s hunting
strategy is its camouflage–it’s able to blend in almost perfectly with
the rocks around it, giving it an advantage against its prey. This, of
course, is bad for humans–a step on one of its barbed spikes can cause
excruciating pain and a trip to the hospital.
bransonswildworld.com
And finally, the blue-ringed octopus. This admittedly
cool-looking creature is known to hide out in the tiny rock crevices of
Australian tide pools and is responsible for more than 20 recorded
deaths–mostly of young children who didn’t know any better. Perhaps most
frightening is that there is no known anti-venom for its powerful
poison. Death generally occurs within two hours.
Chris Tangey-Alice Springs Film and Television
If you thought Australia’s wildlife was a bit crazy for
your tastes, have you checked out its weather? For example, tornadoes
are pretty scary, right? And fires? Well they can be pretty worrisome
too. But have you ever thought about what might happen if the two joined
forces? Maybe not–but if that’s the case, then you’re probably not
Australian. This here is a classic Australian fire tornado.
heraldsun.com.au
Finally, here’s a chance to take a look at Australia’s
greatest source of craziness–its people. Let’s start small: someone out
there in Australia thought that this would be a good look for Miss World
Australia, and then a whole bunch of other people must have agreed
until it became her actual outfit for the competition. It apparently
pays homage to an important WWII group called the Australian Women’s
Land Army, but more immediately obvious is how silly it looks.
Then, of course, there is this picture, which I’m sure
covers a few Australian stereotypes–unfortunately, I can’t tell what
specifically they are. All I know is that when I look at it, I think two
things: the first is “crazy,” and the second is certainly “Australian.”
I also hope that the poor dog managed to get out of the way in time
heraldsun.com.au
But don’t worry–if you didn’t think that last outfit was crazy enough, let’s bump things up a notch and look at the Miss Universe
Australia national costume! I wish I had a story about what this one is
supposed to represent, but alas, it was not to be. As such, I’ll leave
it up to your imagination what in the world is supposed to be going on
here.
xaxor.com
doobybrain.com
Anyone who spent a lot of time on the internet during the
early 2000s probably remembers this guy, a then 16-year-old Australian
teen named Corey who received his fifteen minutes of fame when a party
he threw attracted over 5,000 attendees and led to some $20,000 in
damages to local property. His attitude towards reporters after the
event is what really sealed the deal though.
johnsons.id.au
And lastly, this picture sums up everything you need to
know about how crazy Australia really is. Yes, I know that the image
itself specifically says that this doesn’t happen, but you know what?
That sounds somewhat defensive to me, and mighty suspicious. Until
proven otherwise, I’m going to continue assuming that people do in fact
ride kangaroos right past the Sydney Opera
House–it’s been working well for me so far.
House–it’s been working well for me so far.
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