what is a drop bear

A drop bear is a fictional and mythical creature from Australian folklore. It is described as a large, predatory, carnivorous marsupial related to the koala that supposedly drops from trees to attack prey, including unsuspecting humans. Despite many detailed stories about its appearance, behavior, and habitat, the drop bear is entirely fabricated as a humorous urban legend used mainly to scare or tease tourists and visitors. Australians generally do not believe in its actual existence and treat it as a joke or prank. The legend has been popularized in various media and cultural references but has no basis in real zoological fact.