many other Australian animals. A large flying animal with a fearsome appetite, it preys upon lost Backpackers and small children indiscriminately. Descriptions are wide and varied: some say it has the head of a crocodile, the body of a bear and the wings and talons of a large eagle, while others say it has bat-like wings with the head and body of a huge snake. The few survivors agree it has a terrifying scream which warns of its impending arrival, like that of a banshee. It is said that the only way to survive an attack from an eery-wobbler is to coat yourself in the dung of the creature - hence, it will treat you like excrement.

Perhaps the most famous of Australian 'monsters', the Bunyip is a complex creature. Living in billabongs or other waterways, its origin is most likely from Aboriginal stories that warn children of the dangers of playing near water. There is no definitive description, except to say it has a voracious appetite...