If you haven’t been, you’re missing out on a land full of Kangaroos, Vegemite, Kuala Bears, Sharks, Snakes, and other ‘out of the ordinary’ natural wonders. Australia is home to the Aussie mates, the location of some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches, and it’s also known to have quite a whacky reputation. I mean after all, it’s the place where even seemingly harmless native creatures can (and sometimes do) severely harm people. On that note, you can go ahead and book your flight OR instead look at pictures which show the land down under’s true colors. Enjoy!
Sharks Up, Dude!
Surfing, cool. Sharks, dangerous. Put the two together, daredevil. Unless this is just a coincidence, I mean, he might not purposely be surfing with sharks. It happens. Not many people intentionally go swimming with sharks.
Sharks Up Man
The Monster Coconut Crab
A really tiny (basically miniature) sized garbage can? Or, the world’s largest crab? The answer: option number two. This in fact is a Monster Coconut Crab – the largest crab in all of Australia. Yes, it’s a real animal. This is not photoshop, folks.
Explanation please
What Is That?
We’re not sure if this mate realizes he’s “Sky News” famous, but either way, look how close that shark is to him! Also, doesn’t he seem just a tad too calm?
What is that?
It’s Lunchtime
The reaction of when you want to take a picture of the biggest (probably hungry) alligator, but you can’t because its the gator’s lunchtime and you’re scared that “human” is on the menu. Let’s hope this isn’t the case!
Say Cheese
When In Australia
If we’re not mistaken, there’s no law that says you must travel from one place to another using a certain kind of vehicle, or with or without an animal. So, why not go to the grocery store on your bright blue Scooter with your pet sheep?
From point a to b
Washed Up In A Park
Picture this: you’re enjoying your post-lunch stroll, the sun is out, sky is blue, and you stumble upon this large reptile. Friendly or not, we’re running the other way.
Washed Up
Umm…
Quite possibly the most confusing/disturbing picture we’ve seen in awhile, or ever for that matter. At first glance, doesn’t it look like a man who’s taking a nap while wearing a shark costume? We’ll let you ponder on that.
Umm….
No Thank You
This long slithery snake guy may or may not be harmless, but I’d rather not come home to a snake chilling on my front door. We have the heebeegeebees just thinking about it.
No Thank You
Don’t Let The Size Fool You
One bite from this tiny (but deadly) venmomous snake and yeah, let’s just say it won’t end well at all. This little creature contains enough venom to kill not one, but several humans. So really, the debate is over, size doesn’t matter.
Don’t Let The Size Fool you
Mother Earth In Her Natural Habitat
I think we can all agree that from a distance, this (massive) forest fire is pretty cool looking, how different shades of orange beautifully light up the sky. Let’s keep our distance, the closer we get, the less prettier it becomes.
Mother Earth
Nooooooo!
When you reach for the toilet paper and discover there’s an eight-legged furry creature stuck to the toilet paper roll. Excuse me Mr. Spider, but could you please get the you know what off?!
NOOOO!
Hey Ma!
Ha! While the cow probably didn’t mean to photobomb this picture, nor does he even know what a photobomb is, the smile on his face is too funny! In fact, the smile is too good that it almost looks like he knew exactly what he was doing. Interesting…
Hey Ma!
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane…
Certainly not a bird and certainly not a plane, even though its (wide) wing span resembles the wings of a plane. Yes folks, this is a bat, a very (very) large bat!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, oh wait
That’s One Too Many Spiders
It’s hard to focus on what these creepy eight-legged crawlers are situated on, but whatever this is I’d like to stay far far away from it.
One Too Many Spiders
Well Hello There
“Um, excuse me Mr. Ostrich man, could you please scoot a little to the left, a little more, keep going, more, yup perfect.” (He’s feet away, nowhere near the camera lens).
Well hello there
What? I Was Hungry.
A confusing picture for two reasons: 1) the dog’s not-so innocent face is beyond precious, and 2) where’s the other half of the shark? Actually on second thought, we don’t want to know the answer to question number two.
What? I Was Hungry
Safety First
Animal or human, whatever mammal you have in your back seat please make sure it’s wearing a seat belt. Safety first!
Don’t Forget to Wear a seatbelt
Crikey!
The beloved Steve Irwin, or more commonly known as “The Crocodile Hunter”, was Australia’s most famous nature expert. His passion for crocodiles was explainable (literally). This picture shows Irwin happily in his natural habitat with and his lovely daughter Bindi.
Crikey!
To Each His Own
Some people take their love for beetles to an unthinkable level, just like this Aussie fella. While we certainly don’t feel the same way, because eww, we understand that everyone is different!
To each his own
All Aboard!
Either this Aussie just hit the jackpot at the local carnival. Or, he just really (and we mean really) likes all types of stuffed animals.
All Aboard!
And To Your Left…
There’s a very hungry crocodile. We kindly request and highly suggest that everyone please keep all body parts inside the boat. Please and thank you!
And To Your Left…
The Australian Ocean Life
As Australia is an island continent, every state (excluding the Northern Territory and the ACT) is completely surrounded by Ocean waters. And, within these ocean waters there’s a vast variety of ocean life (plants/animals/organisms), one being the jellyfish. And from the looks of this photo, it sure seems like Jellyfish are a very prevalent aquatic animal within the oceans of Australia.
Invasion of the Jellyfish
Trying To Break Free
Crikey! We’ve encouraged an Ixodes Holocyclus, or more commonly known as the Australian paralysis tick. Fun fact: out of all 75 species, the Ixodes Holocyclus is believed to be the most medically important type of Australian tic.
My eyes
Stonefish Or Reef?
Camouflaging at it’s finest. Stonefish are actually master camouflagers, perfectly blending with their preferred habitat which is coral and rocky reefs.
Reef Stonefish
DANGER
We’ll give you a second to read the sign. Oh and we highly recommend that you thoroughly read each and every line. Finished? All in favor of taking route #2, say “I”.
DANGER
I Vant To Suck Your Blood
Okay, maybe it’s not a vampire but what about Dracula? Is Dracula an Aussie? We’ll never know.
I Vant To Suck Your Blood
Flush, Flush, Flush
The act of flushing goes hand-in-hand with going to the bathroom, or at least it does for majority of people. But what do you do in the case of the picture? Flushing this big snake down the toilet will for sure clog it.
Flush, Flush, Flush
Hide-And-Go-Seek Anyone?
There’s a time and place for everything, except for a game of good-old hide-and-go-seek.
hide-and-go-seek
When It Doubt, Hug It Out
Except we don’t think there’s any sort of affection going on in this picture. Unless their way of showing affection is by eating one another.
Friends Forever and Ever
Watch Your Step
Hiking is a great outdoor activity, especially in Australia where the views will leave you speechless. Regardless of where you decide to partake in this activity, make sure to always step and climb with caution — exhibit A (see photo).
watch your step
A Web Masterpiece
Have you ever seen a more gorgeous web then this one? Better yet, have you ever seen a skull that looks like a skull? That’s one artistic and creative spider.
A Web masterpiece
The Mighty Python
We really hope that there’s no people in whatever building/room this snake just busted through. He’s on quite the mission, so it seems.
The Mighty Python
Taking A Beach Day
The day in the life of an Aussie shark has got to be exhausting. So, just like humans, taking a break (at the beach) is necessary for sharks as well.
Vitamin D Please
Don’t Move A Muscle
We’re referring to the human who captured this amazing picture. Any sudden movement, could end up terribly bad.
Don’t move a muscle
I Spy With My Little Eye…
Something large, dangerous, has one fin, super sharp teeth, and loves to bother surfers the moment they catch a wave.
I Spy With My Little Eye
Be Careful Who You Mess With
The result of entering an area that is clearly not yours to enter. Lesson learned: always know your place – especially when dealing with gators.
Don’t Mess With Gators
Truth Or Dare?
Something this large, wide, and foreign looking should most likely not be touched. And for those who do touch this unknown thing, well, we’re not exactly sure what happens next.
Truth or dare
In Other News
Evidently having an enormous shark, washed up on shore, is a common sighting for Aussies. We say this simply because of what’s written in the news headlines, the features news headlines that is.
In Other News…
Fly Central
Do you think this mate knows that his t-shirt is completely covered with tiny little (gross) bugs? And if he doesn’t, then he has a messy surprise coming his way.
Fly Central
Snakes On A Plane, Literally
Imagine how terrifying it would be if you were on this flight and you look out the window and see a snake just hanging out on one of the wings. Okay keep imagining that, but now picture that you’re watching the 2006 film Snakes On a Plane. Sounds like a nightmare!
The captain has turned on the fasten seatbelt sign
Bargain Shopper
Personally I don’t really like shopping, I just want to go in and get out as quickly as possible. And well, it looks like this is a pretty good incentive to stick to my decision.
Bargain Shopper
Deadly
Looks cute, right? Not when you find out that the Blue-ringed octopus is actually one of the world’s most venomous marine animals – GULP. Even though they’re small, they are a seriously deadly animal.
Deadly
Cause This Isn’t Creepy
Pretty sure I don’t even want to attempt how to summarize this photo. All I have to say is, Australia, please get your act together! Please.
Cause This Isn’t Creepy
Battle for the Ages
Yes, we get it. These are just animals in their natural habitat, doing whatever they need to in order to survive. But it doesn’t mean we have to like it anymore.
Battle for The Ages
Electric Bill
This is one of those cases where you don’t care what your electric bill is anymore. Do we really need to explain why? Or are you actually going to clean up all the spiders just to save money? Yeah, that’s what I thought.
Electric Bill
Fishing Anyone?
If you’re not much a fisher, and you want to try, just learn from this snake. He seems to have it all figured out and he doesn’t even need a fishing pole.
Fishing Anyone?
Good Time For a Swim
Let’s get a boat, it’ll be fun they said. Let’s go sailing, it’ll be fun they said. You know what they didn’t say? THIS.
Good Time For A Swim
Hangry
You know the saying, “hangry”? You’ve probably heard it but maybe you didn’t know what it meant. Don’t worry, this picture totally sums it up. It’s when you’re hungry and the more hungry you get, the more angry you are. Ergo, hangry. Although the picture proves it best.
Hangry
Hole In One
Now I don’t know much about golf but I’m pretty sure that this is one “hole in one” no one ever wants to get. Or hey, it’s probably more likely that you’ll never get the ball in hole. So either way, lose-lose.
Hole In One
Nessie
Not gonna lie, this kind of looks like Nessie, the loch ness monster. Right? Or maybe it’s just a shark, that’s probably more likely. But hey, let dreamers be dreamers.
Nessie
Cute, But Yet
We’ll admit it, the cone snail is pretty darn cute. However as far as sea snails go, this one is extremely venomous. Without warning, they can sting you and yes, their stings can be fatal.
Cute, But Yet
So, This Happened
While this is not a common occurrence for most of us, it is in Australia. We suppose a predator is doing what it does best, hunting. We’re just lucky we weren’t the prey.
So This Happened
Australia: Summed Up
Yeah, this hilarious meme pretty much sums up all of Australia in a matter of a sentence. I think we’ve already established that by now.
Australia Summed Up
Crystal Clear
Has a road sign ever been more clear? It’s possible. But in this case, the sign is pretty clear. Crystal clear. Thanks, Australia.
Crystal Clear
Attack!
One Aussie even managed to catch on camera some cyclist getting attacked. All we know is, this sweet magpie means serious business. Good luck!
Attack!
Quality Work
Pretty sure those birds don’t know how to read. And we’re not really sure why they would need to be on a lead, or leash. Just why?
Quality Work
Hip Hop
Nothing to see here folks! It’s just a kangaroo cooking up a barbecue. Wait, what? Did those words really just leave my lips? Let me do a double take!
Hip Hop
No Problem
Well this looks like one rule that people will easily follow. Like, really easily. Australians do know that grass is green, right? Kidding, kidding.
No Problem
Let’s Call Triple A
Before you ask, YES, this photo is totally real. Someone got stuck at the Ivanhoe Crossing, Kunanurra, in west Australia. Although it makes for a great photo.
Let’s Call Triple A
Thanks For The Hand
Don’t worry though. Some guy was around and he gave them a tow! Funny how that all worked out. We don’t recommend you giving this a go though.
Thanks For The Hand
Not Another One
Seriously? Another snake inside of a toilet? Why, Australia, just why? The land down under just gets wackier and wackier. Although maybe wacky isn’t the right choice of words.
Not Another One
A Flying Fox
While this looks cool, don’t be fooled. Flying foxes carry life-threatening diseases. You really don’t want to come up against one of these bad boys.
A Flying Fox
Not Something You See Every Day
Oh. Cool. Just a crocodile who is swimming enclosures – that’s normal, right? Well we suppose so if you live in the land down under! Ehh, no thank you.
Not Something You See Every Day
Chomp
What you see here is a bucket full of funnel web spiders, which were gathered from a Blue Mountains campsite. Fun fact? Actually, it’s not all that fun. Each one of these little guys can deliver a fatal bite.
Chomp
Camouflage
Just look at this stonefish, it’s totally well-camouflaged. It just looks like a lump of coral or maybe even an encrusted rock. However it actually has spines in the dorsal fin which can then inject a highly toxic venom which causes seriously intense pain and may lead to death.
Camouflage