Here’s How Australia Might Be Deceiving You

Published on 02/01/2021
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Australia is indeed a paradise once you hear about all the beaches and nature and fluffy kangaroos to stroll in. And while it’s a lovely place, you should be mindful that it is one of the most violent nations on Earth. Nothing is protected from a mix of a tiny creepy crawler, a large beast, or worse. However, others are unwilling to accommodate our patients’ ‘wild’ essence, like the late Steve Irwin. We may be welcomed by Aussie wildlife like a ‘Hello, buddy,’ but more often than not, it would be a ‘Goodbye, mate.’ While Australia is relatively secure for most tourists, there is a danger that could lurk inside its wildlife. So, here are few things you can look out for.

Here's How Australia Might Be Deceiving You

Here’s How Australia Might Be Deceiving You

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Box Jellyfish

It is risky to swim in deep waters. Australia’s harmful box jellyfish aren’t scared to dive in the deeper waters where people are likely to be too. They are one of the most painful animals in the ocean, and their skin makes them impossible to see, and the poison they use can be lethal. Rachael Shardlow in 2010 witnessed the horror of the box jellyfish. She survived.

Box Jellyfish

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