How do you protect yourself from a drop bear?

Floppy hats with corks hanging from the rim are available in all souvenir shops. They are effective protection against drop bears and you should wear one everywhere you go, even in your hotel room.

Has anyone been killed by a drop bear?

“Drop bears do not specifically target human beings, but there have been several cases where bushwalkers have fallen victim to drop bear attacks, resulting in serious lacerations and even death.” Volker suggests several methods bushwalkers can adopt to defend against potential drop bear attacks.

Is there any bears in Australia?

There are no bear species in Australia but this is easily explainable; in fact, mammal fauna in Australia is unique. Modern bears (Ursidae) exist in three sub-families Ailuropodinae (Giant Panda), Tremarctinae (Andean Bear) and the Ursinae (all other bears).

Can koalas give you STDs?

The more common strain, Chlamydia pecorum, is responsible for most of the outbreak in Queensland and cannot be transmitted to humans. The second strain, C. pneumoniae, can infect humans if, say, an infected koala were to urinate on someone, though it’s unlikely.

Can a drop bear attack a human being?

“Drop bears do not specifically target human beings, but there have been several cases where bushwalkers have fallen victim to drop bear attacks, resulting in serious lacerations and even death.” Volker suggests several methods bushwalkers can adopt to defend against potential drop bear attacks.

How can you protect yourself from drop bears?

Volker suggests several methods bushwalkers can adopt to defend against potential drop bear attacks. These include wearing forks in the hair or spreading Vegemite behind the ears or under the armpits. Further study may raise awareness for the species, which is believed to be in decline.

What should you do if a black bear attacks you?

If a black bear attacks you, you should NOT play dead. Your best option should be trying to escape to a vehicle or building if you can. If that is not an option then you need to fight back using anything you can. The most sensitive area on the bear is going to be the bear’s face and muzzle, so focus your attacks there.

Can a black bear bite the top of your head?

However, it is less likely to target your head or neck (the kill bite). Black bear predatory attack: The bear that is hungry will often find you and may have stalked you. It will go for biting the nape and the top of your head. It will grasp you with a bear hug while it bites you. It won’t be deterred from continuing to attack you.