Debbie Graham
Recent articles by Debbie Graham
Tarantulas may have a fearsome reputation, but these fascinating facts show them in a new light
What are tarantulas? Why are these spiders so feared? Danniella Sherwood from the Natural History Museum explains all you need to know about tarantulas
12 animals beginning with 'Y ' including the fearsome-looking Yacaré caiman
Here are 12 animals starting with the letter 'Y', but which ones have we forgotten? Let us know
Meet the largest falcon in the world, the majestic - yet ghostly - gyrfalcon
Meet the clever kea, New Zealand's endangered Alpine parrot, whose curiosity - and taste for meat - gets it into trouble
With its intelligence and almost human sense of humour, the kea is a firm favourite in New Zealand, but its appetite and curiosity can lead it into trouble.
11 of the rarest animals in the world, and at high risk of going extinct
More and more species are becoming at risk each year. Nida Al-Fulaij from the People’s Trust for Endangered Species takes a look at 10 of the rarest animals in the world
Why is the blobfish so ugly?
We take a look at why the unfortunate blobfish has been labelled as the ugliest fish in the world
Termites wear explosive 'backpacks' and blow themselves up to protect their colony
How a 'backpack' full of a toxic blue substance allows a termite to blow itself up, along with the threat, if its colony is threatened
6 of the prettiest - and possibly weirdest - insects in the world that you might not know
There some amazingly beautiful, yet little known, insects on our planet. Stuart Blackman picks a few of his favourites
This metallic blue tarantula is the most beautiful spider in the world – and it's also one of the world's rarest
If ever proof were needed that spiders can be beautiful, then this is surely it. Meet the Gooty tarantula
Go behind the scenes of the epic new BBC series Big Cats 24/7
Rowan Crawford and Tom Jarvis go behind the scenes of the ambitious and thrilling new BBC series Big Cats 24/7
Discover the fossa: Madagascar's stealthy, cunning, and ferocious apex predator
We take a look at one of the strangest predatory mammals on the planet, the fossa
Vibrant yet deadly: The fascinating world of poison dart frogs, one of the world's most poisonous animals
All you ever needed to know about poison dart frogs, from why they're poisonous to where they live and what they eat
6 terrifying worms that will give you nightmares, from one that can slice its prey in half to a nine-foot monster
Prepare for a scare as we take a look at some of the most terrifying worms on the planet.
What does 'survival of the fittest' really mean?
'Survival of the fittest' is the best known evolutionary phrase that we have all heard of - Stuart Blackman explains what it means in practical terms
Why don't penguins' feet freeze? They look chilly...
How do penguins keep their feet warm in sub-zero Antarctic conditions? Mike Toms explains
What's the biggest centipede in the world? Meet the stuff of nightmares, venomous enough to kill a bat - and possibly a small child
Meet the biggest - and most venomous - centipede in the world
What's the biggest parasite in the world? Don't worry it's not as gruesome as you might think...
We may think of parasites being small and microscopic, but they're not all like that... Meet the world's biggest parasites
Best animal dancers: forget Strictly, here are the best toe-tapping, hip-swivelling movers and groovers in the animal kingdom
Who is the best dancer in the animal kingdom? It's time to find out as our favourite 8 species take centre stage and strut their stuff - do you agree with our choices?
How do mimetic animals recognise their own species? Do they ever mistake a different species for their own?
Animal mimicry is designed to fool other species - including potential predators - but is it possible that it could confuse members of their own kind? Stuart Blackman investigates
Can a boa constrictor attack a human? All you need to know about these awesome serpents, including how they kill and eat large prey
Learn all about the boa constrictor in our expert guide, including where they live and how much they weigh
Is it true conkers deter spiders from entering houses?
Do conkers repel spiders? Phil Gates tests out the myth
Why are uakari monkeys so bald and pink?
Stuart Blackman looks at the science behind the uakari monkeys' red face
Do animals ever exercise to keep fit?
Do any animals exercise to stay fit? Stuart Blackman investigates
Masters of regeneration: these death-defying animals can regrow body parts better than Deadpool
Which animals are the best at regeneration? Ben Garrod takes a look at the contenders