Holy leaping koalas....

[Zetsu]

So many cute and beautiful animals in Australia, but a lot of them seem kinda deadly, I mean just looking at those claws gives me the shivers.

[Anonymous]

So many cute and beautiful animals in Australia, but a lot of them seem kinda deadly, I mean just looking at those claws gives me the shivers.

Koalas aint so nice either.

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[Bricktop]

Koalas are docile, and not aggressive. However, like all wild animals, they defend themselves against aggression, real or imagined. Rule 1; never try to pick up or pat a koala in the wild, unless it is endangered by some nearby threat.



Don't startle a koala.



If you're holding one, NEVER startle it.



There claws are for climbing, not attacking...but if they do claw you, you'll know about it.



I wonder how you'd go picking up a small black bear, or puma, or wolverine?

[Frood]

So many cute and beautiful animals in Australia, but a lot of them seem kinda deadly, I mean just looking at those claws gives me the shivers.

Koalas aint so nice either.

https://www.ranker.com/list/koalas-are-terrifying-brutal-hateful-animals/justin-andress">https://www.ranker.com/list/koalas-are- ... in-andress">https://www.ranker.com/list/koalas-are-terrifying-brutal-hateful-animals/justin-andress

I had one attack my tent a few years ago in the middle of nowhere on the Victoria and South Australian border. That furball kept trying to get in and took a load of swipes at me as I was making noise and stomping feet.



The only thing I can think of is that it was raining heavily at the time and I was lounging while reading a book and sipping on a soft drink near the open entrance for light. Maybe it wanted to get dry, have a sip, or both.



Heard the nasty noise and saw the blackish furry out of the corner of my eye for the first swipe, maybe a foot away. It hit the loose door screen. I threw myself to the other side not registering which animal it was and realized I hadn't brought anything blunt or sharp inside the tent. Slammed on the tent sides, yelled, and stomped then it pissed off after it's third entry attempt.



Disposed of the tent later. It was a cheapy and didn't want to have to disinfect it, plus it was bad quality and leaked at the seams.

[Bricktop]

Attacked by a koala???



 

[Frood]

Attacked by a koala???



 

I'd say my tent entrance was. If I were outside it probably never would have come down the tree.

[Anonymous]

Koalas are docile, and not aggressive. However, like all wild animals, they defend themselves against aggression, real or imagined. Rule 1; never try to pick up or pat a koala in the wild, unless it is endangered by some nearby threat.



Don't startle a koala.



If you're holding one, NEVER startle it.



There claws are for climbing, not attacking...but if they do claw you, you'll know about it.



I wonder how you'd go picking up a small black bear, or puma, or wolverine?

Other than chipmunks we give marshmallows when we are camping, we leave wildlife to be.

[Anonymous]

Koalas are docile, and not aggressive. However, like all wild animals, they defend themselves against aggression, real or imagined. Rule 1; never try to pick up or pat a koala in the wild, unless it is endangered by some nearby threat.



Don't startle a koala.



If you're holding one, NEVER startle it.



There claws are for climbing, not attacking...but if they do claw you, you'll know about it.



I wonder how you'd go picking up a small black bear, or puma, or wolverine?

Other than chipmunks we give marshmallows when we are camping, we leave wildlife to be.

I used to put grain out for deer in the winter.  But, I don't hunt/poach anymore.