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Is Is anyone else scratching Australia off their bucket list yet? The behemoth in this photo is Australia’s Olive Python, named after their usual olive green complexion. These snakes can grow to be 13ft in length and prey on small-sized mammals such as pigeons and ducks but have also been known to take on full-grown crocodiles as well. Unable to chew, once the snake has suffocated its prey by wrapping its body around, it precedes to consume its prey in one single swallow.
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Killer Pine Cones
As if the plethora of dangerous animals wasn’t enough, people in Australia have to worry about giant pine cones as well. The Araucaria Bidwillii Tree, also known as the Bunya Tine, can grow over 100 ft tall and have pine cones weighing up to 40lbs! These falling pine cones have been known to seriously injure and even kill people, resulting in people fencing off the area in which the trees grow. If you’re lucky to find a pine cone that has already fallen, the nuts inside can be eaten raw or steeped to make a delicious tea. The entire pinecone can even be ground up and turned into bread.
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