Deadliest of Australia - 1

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The smallest continent and the largest of the islands- Australia is known for its rich wildlife. But the key ones are marsupials- kangaroos, koalas, wombats etc. Even, there are other remarkable reptile species like the frilled lizard which is found only in this country, nowhere else.

But, be careful. Not to worry of crime rates, as they are low, but its vicious  wildlife which are daringly lurking around even in human settlements. So, a person visiting Australia should be careful of these deadly ones.

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The largest reptile Salt- water crocodile (Estuarine crocodile) or salties called in short in Australia are actually one of the top predators in the Australia's riparian(rivers, billabongs, brackish waters) ecosystems.  
These reptiles are superstars in ambush attack. Any animal walking beside them, they come out of the water with great force and brings it down. They are also masters in jumping out of the water and snapping with their jaws in the cases when they are coerced with baits.
Infact, there are two species of crocodiles in Australia- Salties and the smaller freshies (fresh-water crocodile). Freshies too are dangerous but less harmful to us, but salties are deadly vicious.

Not to forget, even the slithering, scaly creatures like snakes are deadly killers as this country boasts many species of venomous serpents like Eastern brown snake, Inland taipan, Tiger snake etc. 

Don't underestimate spiders as they too are another group of deadly killers and are not smaller harmless ones.They are medium sized ones capable of inflicting pains to humans causing nausea and other feelings which require medical help. But, fatalities are rare.