From the back cover: Often mentioned but rarely seen, the drop bear (Thylarctos plummetus) has long been one of Australia's most contested species. Many don't believe drop bears exist, while other people swear they've seen one. The drop bear is real. The notes and illustrations in this book summaries the findings of The Unusual Marsupial Scientific Survey, an Australian bushland project conducted in pursuit of the world’s most mysterious marsupial. Prepare to meet the drop bear.