If you've spent any time in the land down under, you know that everything is a little bit bigger, creepier, and more dangerous.
The country is also known for its miles of beautiful coastline and, of course, for the Australian people who are big-hearted, sassy, and hilarious. Keep reading to see what has been happening in Oz.
Metal Detector Hidden Beach Treasures
Australia is one of the top global destinations for surfers, divers, snorkelers, and beachgoers, so it's not surprising that people from around the world lose their treasures there.
These assorted coins and jewelry were found along the coastline of Australia using a metal detector and it's quite the haul.
Staying Cold Is Key
The scorching summer heat in Australia is no joke!
This little pup is getting an early lesson that an ice-cold soda can on the belly is a perfect way to cool off when the temperatures soar.
Snakes Need To Cool Down Too
It gets seriously hot in certain parts of Australia during the summer.
This person was surprised that there weren't any birds taking advantage of the birdbath one scorching afternoon so they went to investigate. It turns out that the cool-down spot was being occupied by something else.
A Tarantula Hawk Wasp Doing Its Thing
The Australian huntsman spider is ginormous and kind of terrifying, but what's even scarier is the tarantula hawk wasp that hunts and eats the giant spiders.
Those two bugs are ones that you definitely don't want crawling into your house.
Quokkas Are The Happiest Little Creatures
The quokka is native to Australia where it munches on leaves and hangs out in bushy areas.
It kind of looks like a real-life Ewok and both this momma and her baby have a happy little smile.
Perth Turning A City Street Into A Water Slide
In Western Australia, the city of Perth turned a main city street into a massive waterslide for pedestrians to try out.
It was like a giant slip-and-slide party right downtown.
Friendly Neighborhood Snake Man Left A Note
There may be 6.5-foot-long snakes casually roaming Australia, but there are also good samaritans who will warn you when one happens to make its way under your car.
The note says, "Snake 2M under car in around engine." Thanks for the warning, mate.
Rock Lobsters Are Unnecessarily Gigantic
According to this photo and Australians everywhere, rock lobsters can get pretty darn large.
This one is bigger than that whole human baby! Looks like they're having lobster leftovers for a while.
Kangaroos Really Rule The Land
An article about Australia can't exist without the obligatory kangaroo post! These beloved Australian marsupials are about as common as squirrels in North America.
They roam the country freely and some have gotten fairly domesticated in highly populated areas (like this one).
The Police Are Pretty Awesome
At the Falls Festival Australia, the police are on scene for emergencies (and apparently that includes keeping the party going when the DJ needs a power nap).
This officer is a great sport, and hopefully a good DJ as well.
Everything Has A Strange Name
The Aussies are known for their tongue-in-cheek wit and sometimes crude comedy, but it's always hilarious.
Whoever came up with this street name either had the weirdest last name or wanted to make people laugh.
A Bull Shark In The Backyard
Extensive flooding on the Gold Coast of Australia resulted in extremely high water levels.
The water was so high that one man was able to look out in the backyard and see a bull shark coasting by the fence. Probably a good day to keep the dogs inside.
Scuba Diving The Great Barrier Reef
Scuba divers are rarely disappointed on the Australian coast where the Great Barrier Reef is home to millions of different aquatic plant and animal species.
This perfectly timed selfie captured this diver and the fish serving the same expression.
Australian Fried Chicken
Australian people have a reputation for being friendly and, apparently, that extends to their drive-thru signage as well.
This KFC is sending the right message with "C'mon thru, mate."
The Ground Is Shoe-Meltingly Hot
There are hot summers, and then there are Australian summers. The sun beating down can get the pavement so hot that it legitimately melts rubber.
This person's sandal fell victim to the heat that day.
Emu Eggs In The Bush
Have you ever been walking through the woods and stumbled upon a bird's nest with eggs inside?
Well in Australia, you can stumble across a wild emu egg in the bush!