Beast and Myth
MonstersBestiary
RankingsMonster QuizLifeTales
GamesMapCollection
Monsters & MythsThe Bestiary
ExploreMonster QuizRankingsDay in the LifeMonster Tales
Games
Mythic MapMy Collection

predators

Drop Bear: The Arboreal Predator
monsters and myths

Drop Bear: The Arboreal Predator

Australia's canopy hides an apex predator. The Drop Bear (Thylarctos plummetus) is a carnivorous marsupial that hunts by gravity. It does not stalk. It falls.

2026-01-16
•
2 min read
australian-folkloreurban-legendshoaxes+2

Beast and Myth

Monsters & MythsDay in the LifeMonster TalesMythic MapMythic ConnectionsReading ListsCompare CreaturesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerContact

© 2026 Beast and Myth. All rights reserved.

The content on Beast and Myth is a personal project exploring global folklore and mythology. All stories are creatively retold and should not be treated as historical fact. Readers are encouraged to verify cultural details from academic sources. For more details, visit the Disclaimer.