19 times nature was completely terrifying in 2016

Nature, you scary.
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Brian Koerber
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Nature proved once again in 2016 that it will forever be terrifying.

No matter how far we come with technological advancements and our progression into a more civilized culture, the wild world around us will continue to live on like we don't even matter.

From snakes in toilets, jerk kangaroos, evil birds and nosy grizzlies, here are 19 times nature proved we're better off staying indoors this year.

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Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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