ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bunyip

Okay, so a bunyip is a scary creature from the stories that some Aboriginal people in Australia tell. The stories say that the bunyip lives in swamps or rivers and has a big body like a hippopotamus or a cow, but with a scary face like a monster. Some people say it has fur or feathers, and others say it has big webbed feet like a duck.

Now, it's important to remember that bunyips aren't real - they're just stories. But sometimes when people are near a dark or murky place, like a swamp or river, they might hear strange noises or see things that scare them. Then, they might think about the stories of the bunyip and get even more scared.

So, while bunyips aren't real creatures, they're still an important part of the stories and folklore of some Aboriginal people in Australia.