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How did giant, tree-climbing ‘drop bears’ grow so BIG in Australia?
Although long dead, fossil skeletons provide an incredible window into the lifestyle and environment of a remarkable extinct animal.
Although long dead, fossil skeletons provide an incredible window into the lifestyle and environment of a remarkable extinct animal.
The drop bear myth, which says Australia is home to a killer species of koala that will jump from trees and latch onto you, has scared tourists for decades. But where did the myth come from?