(CNN) — Ask almost any Australian about a drop bear, and they’ll likely recount a close encounter with this carnivorous, fanged cousin of the koala. They might describe how a relative was gravely ...

A crowd gathered on South Chestnut Street for the annual New Year’s Bear Drop hosted by the Boyertown Area Historical Society on New Year’s Eve. “I hope everyone, especially the kids, had a wonderful ...

Are drop bears real, or just Australia’s most infamous hoax? Uncover the origins of this deadly myth, how it spread, and why even locals still warn tourists about this legendary tree-dwelling predator ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Leaders in Gatlinburg saw a major drop in bear-related calls this summer compared to 2024. They're one of East Tennessee's wildlife treasures — curious, hungry and always on the ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2020 and has been updated. (CNN) — Ask almost any Australian about a drop bear, and they’ll likely recount a close encounter with this carnivorous ...