Author Debbie Graham

Debbie Graham

Recent articles by Debbie Graham

This fierce feline is a skilled swimmer and can run at 30mph – meet the predator you don't want to bring home

Discover fascinating facts about this ferocious predator that can fool you with its soft and fluffy appearance
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Why don't penguins' feet freeze? They look chilly...

How do penguins keep their feet warm in sub-zero Antarctic conditions? Mike Toms explains
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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Is it true conkers deter spiders from entering houses?

Do conkers repel spiders? Phil Gates tests out the myth
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Why are uakari monkeys so bald and pink?

Stuart Blackman looks at the science behind the uakari monkeys' red face
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Do animals ever exercise to keep fit?

Do any animals exercise to stay fit? Stuart Blackman investigates
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