Drop Bear

Drop Bears are dangerous creatures from Australian folklore.

Description
Marsupial animals, Drop Bears are said to resemble common Koalas, but are larger and more vicious. They are carnivorous ambush predators whose favoured form of hunting is to lie in wait in the boughs of a tree until something edible walks by beneath, at which point they will drop onto their heads (hence their name) and proceed to eat their victim.

Origins
Much like with the fearsome critters of North American colonial times, Drop Bears are a way for locals to have a little fun with tourists. To this effect, many ways of avoiding an attack by a Drop Bear are suggested, ranging from running three times in a circle, spreading toothpaste under the armpits, or even urinating on oneself.