How did so many dangerous animals end up in Australia?

I'll have to disagree with the other answers that say that there's nothing special about Australia. While there is overpublicising, it's also statistically true that Australia has an overabundance of venomous animals. read more

We like dangerous men down under. Men with spirit, who live each day like it is their last. Men who shear a thousand sheep, then jump in their helicopters to round up 3000 more for tomorrow. Men who sleep under the stars and chase kangaroos to box with them. read more

So I'll list just a few of the animals that make Australia Gods torture room. Saltwater Crocodile Crocodiles. These are the things most people think of when they hear 'Australia' and with good reason. These things can grow up to 25ft long and killed an estimated 20 people last year alone. read more