I was watching National Geographic with dad (yes, i’m a documentary freak - i feed on documentaries) and it happens the the episode showcased deadly animals in the Asia Pacific. By the word deadly, i mean really deadly like lethal kind of deadly. Like horrible excruciating pain that’ll make you wish it’ll be quick before you’re actually dead kind of deadly.

So, there were the poisonous snakes in India and the Sumatra tiger and Komodo dragon both in Indonesia. It was intriguing (i didn’t know that the Komodo dragon could kill with only it’s saliva!) but watching those animals kill their prey sometimes sends shivers down my spine.

However, the most interesting segments of the show is a slot about Irukandji Jellyfish. It is under the same classification as the box jellyfish which is also an extremely deadly species, both found in the coastal strips north of Australia.

Ah… another interesting facts about the Land Down Under. I love it LOL.

I’m too lazy to write the points so read the article below.

Irukandji Jellyfish ( carukia barnesi and malo kingi) are venomous jellyfish found in the marine waters near Australia. This species of jellyfish is classified as Cobozoans. Other species that come under this classification include sea wasps, box jellyfish and cubomedusae.

The Irukandji Jellyfish has a fascinating history. The Irukandji people who inhabit the coastal strip north of Cairns, Queensland suffered from a mysterious condition, the source of which could not be identified. The symptoms of this condition included severe pains at various parts of the body, typically excruciating muscle cramps in the arms and legs, severe pain in the back and kidneys, and a burning sensation of the skin and face…. Read More

It’s amazing how dangerous an animal as tiny as your finger could be. While it’s not as deadly as the box jellyfish which could kill you in less than 3 minutes, the Irukandji sting is not visible and is delayed for at least 30 minutes without you noticing it and that could make it lethal.

I’m not getting into the water when i go to Queensland. No way!

I’ve been a fan of Australia ever since i read the book “Down Under” by author Bill Bryson. I’ve yet to visit the country even though it’s so very near to Malaysia but i have a feeling that it’s a fun country to explore. Come on, who could resist a country full of world’s deadliest jellyfish, snakes, spiders, sharks and a whole lot more things imaginable and unimaginable that could kill you in a flash. I’d pack my bags in an instant, in fact i’d move to Australia if that’s what it takes for that kind of adventure.

It’s really unfair that such a deathly country is also a country so beautiful really. Almost everywhere you turn in Australia there’s something exciting to do and landscape so astounding to see. After reading the book i am almost certain that Australia is like a overly large amusement park. And someday i will be there for all the fun rides with the outback that will serve as my sanctuary i will return to after each fun-filled day. That i tell you my friend will make me a very, very happy and beaming person.

Someone told me Queenslanders are crazy. As a matter of fact, it was my boyfriend’s superior who often told him about how those people are a crazy lot. Ironically, he was from Queensland. I believed him actually. Where else could you find a job that pay 150, 000 aussie dollars just to enjoy the beach and sun-bath? Queensland of course.

Australia offers ‘best job in world’ on paradise island

Jan 12, 2009

SYDNEY (AFP) — An Australian state has launched a global search for candidates for “the best job in the world” — earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months.

The job pays 150,000 Australian dollars (105,000 US dollars) and includes free airfares from the successful applicant’s home country to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland’s state government announced on Tuesday.

In return, the “island caretaker” will be expected to stroll the white sands, soak up the sun, snorkel the reef, “maybe clean the pool” — and report to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.

The winner, who will stay rent-free in a multi-million dollar three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy, must be an excellent communicator and be able to speak and write English.

To read the whole story *CLICK HERE*

It’s just too bad i missed the chance. It would have really been my dream-job, having the time of my life lazying on the island. Now all i can do is to hang onto Ben’s every word on Island Caretaker Blog and sulk.

And play this video again and again and again. Great Barrier Reef you just wait!

Damn it’s a paradise.