Debbie Graham
Recent articles by Debbie Graham

It's the length of Africa, home to more than 2,000 marine species—many found nowhere else on Earth—and one of the world's largest underwater forests
The Great Southern Reef might be less known than the Great Barrier Reef but it’s similarly spectacular

"They eat their hosts from the inside out, using saw-like teeth to chew their way through thick skin." 10 most brutal, savage, parasites on the planet
Lurking in the shadows of many ecosystems are animals whose main motivations are, quite literally, to hijack the bodies of others and eat them from the inside out…

It's colossal – 3 times the height of Angel Falls – carries 5 million cubic metres of water every second and it's buried 3000 metres under the ocean
The Denmark Strait Cataract is the largest waterfall on the planet – and it’s hidden deep below the waves between Greenland and Iceland

If you disturb this critter prepare to be stink-bombed by nasty excretions; a fiendish spray that burns and blinds its prey. It's bite is pretty painful too
Keep an eye out for the beetle with the triple-threat defence.

Aardvark vs anteater: Just what are the differences between these 2 curious, long-nosed, termite-guzzling, oddities?
They might look similar but the aardvark and anteater are very different animals. Here we explain how they differ...

"It has a sharp beak designed for slicing and hunts in packs that can number thousands. Some even say that if you fell overboard it would tear you to pieces"
These demonic deep-sea creatures hunt in packs of thousands and are equipped with the perfect weapon to severe their prey’s spinal cord.

A thousand toads mysteriously exploded in 2005 – and the explanation was way stranger than anyone expected

"When they use these spines, they puncture them really deeply into their attacker. They can deliver venom into the wound"

"It's claimed there's one deadly snake for every square metre..." World's 6 weirdest islands, from lethal snake island to the bizarre swimming pig isle
From venomous snake-infested rocks to islands full of swimming pigs, the world is home to some seriously strange places

"What’s grosser than gross? A parasite that eats your tongue – and then lives in your mouth as your tongue." 7 most disturbing, creepiest parasites in the world...
You might well not want to think too much about some of these...

"Those that injured their legs above the femur had their whole legs lopped off..." 11 animals living surprisingly human lives – you won't believe the final one
Across the globe, wildlife is displaying behaviours that strikingly mirror our own. Here are some of the most extraordinary examples

"It moves like a cat, climbs like a primate and is usually found high up in trees." 5 weirdest, bizarrest wild dogs on the planet
Meet 5 dogs that don't follow the rulebook

"It contains enough venom to kill 10 adult humans" 11 deadliest animals in South America, including a gigantic snake that can swallow a person whole
When it comes to wildlife South America is one of most diverse places on Earth, and some of its extraordinary species can be dangerous...

"Its EQ was equivalent to a guinea fowl..." 14 fascinating and extraordinary dinosaur facts - and you won't believe the final one
Impress your friends and family with your newfound dinosaur knowledge.

Can we outswim a shark
Sharks are among the most powerful predators in the ocean with several species reaching impressive top speeds when hunting prey. Could a human ever beat them?

"Within its beautiful softly fluttering fins are a dozen spines able to deliver a dose of powerful venom." 10 prettiest, sparkliest sea animals on the planet...
Discover the most stunning and captivating sea creatures...

"In our hands now lies not only our own future but that of all other living creatures..." - 15 inspiring quotes from Sir David Attenborough
Our favourite quotes from the legendary naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, as he celebrates his 99th birthday.

Trade in elephant 'trophies' soars during second Trump presidency

"1 in 10 people will sustain long-term damage to their lungs, & for 1%, the infection can spread to their brain & spinal cord." What you need to know fungus storms
Top 10 facts about fungus storms

David Attenborough narrates ruthless, shocking footage of orcas kidnapping a vulnerable humpback whale calf right under its poor mother's nose...

What actually is the difference between plants and animals? It's not as obvious as you think, say scientists...
The natural world doesn’t always fit neatly into our defined boundaries, says Will Newton

"It always pays to give the toilet a quick scan before you use it as a bite can cause sweating, muscle twitching, nausea and death can be very rapid"

It can be seen from space, is the size of Morocco and home to animals found nowhere else on Earth

