Tourist baiting fodder

Apparently, Australia's "most dangerous" animals are horses.

Followed by cows, then dogs.

(It's "most dangerous" in terms of deaths. Yeah, I know - the probability of death is a combination of risk + frequency of contact. This is not acknowledged in the article.)

But it opens up realms of possibilities for fun with tourists. Can't you just imagine? After the drop bear stories:

Me: "You think THAT sounds bad. But actually, horses are the most dangerous animals in the country!"

Tourist: "Horses! But I always thought horses were gentle, noble animals!" (Ha!)

Me: "Not AUSTRALIAN horses. Australian horses are bred for their biting technique. A friend of mine, their horses can bite through a 4 inch iron bar."

Und so weiter ...