From a koala on a Hills Hoist to a cockatoo swigging Bundaberg Rum: The most Australian animal photos of all time
It's the land of kangaroos, koalas ... and killer creatures.
And while Australians may be used to stumbling across exotic critters as they go about their lives, that doesn't mean animals' bizarre behaviour can't still shock them.
Whether it's a koala sitting on the Australian-invented Hills Hoist clothes line or a cockatoo swigging on Bundaberg Rum, Aussie animals seem to have a way of capturing the spirit of the country.
Pictures shared to Reddit and social media over the years have given foreigners and visitors alike a glimpse into the laid-back mentality of Australia - and its wildlife.
Below, Daily Mail Australia has rounded up some of the most peculiar images and videos of Australian animals.
Australia's wildlife is one of its biggest attractions to the rest of the world and sometimes that wildlife can show just how Aussie it is - like this koala hanging onto the iconic Hills Hoist clothes line
This cockatoo swigging on Bundaberg Rum does a fine job of capturing the spirit of Australia
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One kangaroo was photographed escaping the intense Australian heat by lazing in someone's back yard pool
Kangaroos are known to live side by side with Australians, which leads to encounters like this one
Roger the red kangaroo (pictured) made headlines across the world when he was photographed crushing a metal bucket with his paws
Elvis 'The Bonecrusher' crocodile has built a reputation as Australia's grumpiest croc with antics like those seen here when he stole his keeper's lawnmower and destroyed it
Australian cockroaches (pictured) taking part in an annual race after sipping on some locally made beer and working out on pieces of string is about as Australian as it gets
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