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Welcome to 'Straya
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781764062053
Publisher: Gaven Ferguson
Published: Sep 25 2026
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
WELCOME TO 'STRAYA, WHERE THE WILDLIFE IS WEIRD, WONDERFUL... AND SOMETIMES WANTS YOU DEAD.
Australia is home to stunning beaches, ancient landscapes, friendly locals and an extraordinary collection of creatures that bite, sting, scratch, kick and occasionally steal your lunch.
Welcome to 'Straya is the entertaining tourist's guide to Australia's most lethal, hostile, delightful and mysterious wildlife. From sharks, snakes and crocodiles to kangaroos, koalas and the legendary drop bear, this field guide reveals what visitors should admire, what they should avoid and what might simply be looking for a chip.
Inside, you'll discover:
- Which Australian animals genuinely pose a danger
- Where you may encounter them
- How to stay safe without panicking
- Surprising wildlife facts and Australian folklore
- Practical viewing and survival advice
- Humorous Kill You, Attack You and Please You ratings
- Some of Australia's strangest myths, legends and mysterious creatures
Packed with fascinating information, cheeky Australian humour and practical tips, this isn't your average wildlife guide. It's an entertaining companion for tourists, backpackers, international students, curious travellers and anyone who has ever wondered whether everything in Australia really is trying to kill them.
Perfect for reading before your trip, carrying on your travels or giving as a uniquely Australian gift.
Come for the beaches. Stay for the wildlife. Keep an eye on your chips.
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