Nizm0Zed Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Well, bit of an upsetting morning for me. I discovered my friend of several years dead in my back yard. Roger, had been mauled by a drop bear. (roger is my pet kangaroo) Normally i let him sleep inside, as it can be a little dangerous at night, he likes (well liked) to roam around and i guess visit the ladies? but many wild roos will get hit by cars at night, or in rarer occasions attacked by other animals. We had heard reports of a drop bear being in our area, but seeing as they are very uncommon, and we hadnt seen much other evidence, we hadnt taken it too seriously. Just in case you fellas dont know, and i wouldn't imagine you would, seeing as its an aussie thing, drop bears are the slang name for feral koala's, once they get a taste for meat they become more dangerous. they allready have pretty decent claws on them anyway, for climbing trees, but tey'll do a lot of damage to animals, and very rarely, people. they are called drop bears, because they wait for their prey to come under the tree they are in, and they drop down on them. well, i had roger for about 12 years now, he was getting old anyway, i havent been able to ride him for a few years as he was starting to develop athritis (thats what the vet said) So normally he'd just laze arond in the yard, eating grass. well, its sad, but i guess maybe its time to get another one? My son is nearly 5 now, so maybe i'll get him a pet one, if we get a joey, he'll be able to ride him to school in a year or so. rip roger, you'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That is very sad, I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Very sad, sorry for the loss. What is their regular life expectancy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardilla Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 An Australian friend of mine told about these drop bears. He used to work maintence on the Sydney harbor bridge and he and his co-workers had to inspect the bridge carefully before they started work so as to not get attacked by these feral koalas. Sounded scary! Here's a quick reference for those not in the know... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hahahahhahaha Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted March 26, 2009 Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Hahahahhahaha I second that notion Edited March 26, 2009 by RTz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 sorry to burst your bubble fellas, but drop bears really DO exist. the rumour that they dont actually exist and were made up, is actually a rumour propogated by aussies to further confuse and scare non-locals. This is taught to all school kids, usually around grade 5-7 when they start going to class camps. national conformity on the matter keeps everyone in line, and the stories straight. i can however tell you that the bunyip is no more (extinct about 200 years ago) but the yowie is still at large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Sorry about Roger, 12 years is a long time to have an animal/pet. I really wish I could have a kangaroo to ride to school. Is this the culprit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You have my condolences. I had a Yellow lab. That dog never ceased to amaze me, and put a smile on My face, everyday.. The day he passed on, broke my heart (13 yrs old.) My pal Jasper hasn't been replaced. Maybe one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 drop bears? ride a roo to school? it's still a few days until april 1st you know... you're a little early mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ignore the jealous kiwi, all they have over there are flightless birds, and lots of deer. i hear the birds are good eating though. TBH, i hadnt even realised that it is soo damn soon to april 1, hmmm, im gonna have to come up with something good to mess with everyone...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Sorry for your loss, and advice from an ignorant fool, don't let your son ride a 'roo to school under any trees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 The only down under fellows I met in the Navy, said that roo's where more like a giant pest, kinda like rats in NY. Now I'm not saying this is true, but can you elaborate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 yea, wild ones are pests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 yea, wild ones are pests pretty edible tho... just like those toothy reptiles in the NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 yea, the rear hinds are the best bit. i havent eaten roo yet, but i have been told its just like a slightly stringy steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 About the most dangerous thing a drop bear can do is crap on you as you walk under tree. Except for this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Everything is true, T.V. told me so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I got sucker in by the CARB/Black Car thing....now I am not sure what to think of this. When I was in the Navy I spent some great times in Australia but do not recall any talk about "Drop Bears", I was only ever concerned about Sallies and the hope that they would leave by the morning. I have only been to Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and Townsville so maybe "Drop Bears" are not a problem there. If the story of Roger is true I hope you are able to find a new Roo for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau M Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was convinced, but the badly photoshopped pictures I keep seeing make me think its a hoax, made up to play on our sensitive feelings. What do you expect from a continent full of criminals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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