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CuriositiesJUL 17, 2019

Australia Is The Land Of ‘Nope’, And These 75 Pictures Prove It

Viktorija Gabulaitė, Jonas Grinevičius and Melanie Gervasoni

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Unfortunately, Australia isn’t entirely populated just by friendly locals, cool kangaroos, and cute koalas. The Land Down Under sometimes seems like the most dangerous country on the planet and should be renamed the Land of Nope.

The country largely owes its reputation to its ruthless natural hazards, the dangerous animals that live there, and all the scary things that want to make us yell ‘nope!’ and run away faster than the speed of sound in the opposite direction.

Bored Panda created a list of all the dangers lurking in the Land Down Under to show you just how scary animals in Australia can be. Keep scrolling, share with friends, and upvote your favorite dangerous animals in Australia!

#41 A Whole Lot Of Pain. Thousands Of Portugese Man O War Jellyfish Washed Up On A Beach In Australia

Blue jellyfish washed up on an Australian beach, illustrating nature’s surprises in Australia as the land of nope.

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#42 In Australia, Snakes Need A Police Escort

Police officer standing on a road at night with a very large snake, illustrating Australia land of nope wildlife danger.

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#43 Welcome To Australia

Large spider catching a gecko on a window, showcasing Australia as the land of nope with its dangerous wildlife.

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#44 Trying To Catch A Mouse In Australia

Sticky trap covered with various insects and spiders, illustrating Australia’s land of nope unique wildlife challenge.

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#45 Australia

Long-legged spider lifting a scorpion indoors, showcasing a rare moment from Australia’s land of nope creatures.

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#46 Australia

Large crocodile lying partially submerged on flooded grass near trees, illustrating Australia is the land of nope.

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#47 Aussie Hitchhiker

Bat hiding behind the sun visor inside a car, showing a unique example of Australia nope moments in nature.

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#48 Typical Workplace Hazard - Australia

Snake coiled inside an open electrical box mounted on a pole in rural Australia, highlighting unusual wildlife encounters.

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#49 In Australia, Even Our Crocodile, Jellyfish, Arachnid - Free Pond Are Deadly

Warning sign in Australia about amoebic meningitis risk in water above 24°C, highlighting the land of nope hazards.

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#50 Found This Pile Of Nope While On Holiday In Australia

Cluster of dark blue caterpillars on the ground, showcasing a creepy crawl in Australia, the land of nope.

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#51 Bees Living On A BBQ In Australia

Large wild beehive with hundreds of bees on a mailbox in Australia showing the land of nope dangers.

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#52 Found On The 16th Hole, Fraser Lakes Golf Course Australia

Golf hole in Australia with multiple snakes coiled inside, showcasing the land of nope and its surprising wildlife encounters.

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#53 In Australia, This Is Why We Check Our Shoes

Sneaker on grass with a hidden centipede inside, illustrating the nope moments found in Australia nature.

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#54 In Australia, Hornets Kill Spiders The Size Of Your Hand And Then Drag Them Across Ones Backyard. Twice In 24 Hours

Close-up of an unusual insect encounter showcasing dangerous Australian wildlife, highlighting why Australia is the land of nope.

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#55 Phellus Piliferus From Western Australia

Large bee with transparent wings resting on a person's fingers, showcasing unique Australian insects from the land of nope.

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#56 What's That? A Tribe Of Newly Hatched Friggin' Baby Spiders That's What

Cluster of baby spiders on a dark windowpane inside an Australian home, illustrating why Australia is the land of nope.

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#57 I Need A Whole Bunch Of People To Tell Me That This Isn't True. Right Now

Seal catching a snake along rugged cliffs and water in Australia, showcasing the land of nope wildlife encounter.

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#58 A Huge Toad Being Held Without Any Camera Trickery

Man in a cap holding a large unusual animal upside down, illustrating bizarre wildlife in Australia, land of nope.

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#59 Something You Don't Want To Meet In The Deep - Lizard Fish (Bathysaurus Ferox)

Man holding a rare deep-sea fish with sharp teeth, showcasing unusual wildlife found in Australia’s land of nope.

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#60 It's Pretty And From Australia, So Must Be Deadly. But Actually This One Is Almost Harmless

Blue jellyfish washed up on sandy beach near a human foot, illustrating Australia land of nope dangerous marine life.

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