Solo Wilderness Security

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I'll admit to googling: bunyips, dropbears (which sound terrifying!), drongobirds, and Shooters Party.

None of the above were included in my only reference to Australia, Brysons "In a Sunburned Country"

Here's one perspective on the Australia gun control issue.

http://theconversation.edu.au/faking-waves-how-the-nra-and-pro-gun-americans-abuse-australian-crime-stats-11678

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I was always told the most dangerous things in the Australian bush were the snakes. Supposedly some of the most venomous snake species in the world call Oz home.

Some suspect their introduction was a sneaky Kiwi terrorist attack.

Either way, that should teach you Cobbers not to irritate the Wicked Witch of the West.