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!

#61 A 'Mysterious' And Unknown Species Of Jellyfish That Washed Up On The Shore Of Tasmania, Australia

Two children crouching on a rocky shore examining a large translucent jellyfish, showcasing Australia land of nope.

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#62 I Have A Feeling Today Isn't The Best Day To Go For A Swim. (Newcastle Beach, Australia)

Blue jellyfish washed up on sandy beach in Australia, illustrating unusual marine life in the land of nope.

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#63 Legless Lizard Found In South East Queensland Australia

Australian snake with a bent body on a rustic surface, illustrating the land of nope's unusual wildlife.

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#64 You Know It’s Summer In Australia When These 8 Handy Spooky Boiz Come To Visit

Large spider on white wall with person holding a spoon nearby, illustrating Australia’s land of nope wildlife encounter.

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#65 Spider Catching A Snake In Western Australia. The Snake Lost

Deadly spider attacking a small snake inside a cardboard box, showcasing dangerous wildlife in Australia.

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#66 So My Friend Just Had A Shower Visitor

Large spider on bathroom shower glass, illustrating the Australia nope theme with a close-up of the creepy arachnid.

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#67 Found This Guy Trying To Sneak His Way Into My Room

Centipede trapped under a clear plastic container, illustrating dangerous creatures found in Australia’s land of nope.

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#68 Meanwhile In Australia - Horrors Under The Bed

Sticky traps covered with spiders and insects on a dusty floor, illustrating Australia is the land of nope.

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#69 This Is Why You Don't Leave Your Shoes Outside In Australia

Snake curled inside a warm slipper, illustrating why Australia is known as the land of nope with unexpected encounters.

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#70 This Snake Got Into My Friends Bird Cage And Ate Their Parrot, Then Was Too Fat To Get Out (Australia)

Large snake inside a cage in Australia, showcasing the land of nope with dangerous wildlife encounters.

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#71 This Is Why We Check Our Shoes Before Putting Them On In Australia

Old worn sneaker covered in spider webs on wooden floor, illustrating unusual and creepy aspects of Australia.

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#72 The Reason Aussie's Wear Thongs (Flipflops)

Worn boots covered in spider webs, illustrating unexpected hazards in Australia’s land of nope.

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#73 My Little Friends

Two large spiders crawling near a light switch on a wall, highlighting Australian nope wildlife encounters.

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#74 This Spider In Australia

Large spider on a window next to a hand for size comparison, showcasing why Australia is the land of nope.

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#75 We Built A Nesting Box For Some Local Kookas And This Little Monster Was The Result

We Built A Nesting Box For Some Local Kookas And This Little Monster Was The Result

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