Author Debbie Graham

Debbie Graham

Recent articles by Debbie Graham
Eleonora’s falcon

Caught, plucked, and kept ALIVE: Does this deadly predator take ruthlessness and cruelty to a new level, inflicting a fate worse than death on its prey?

Do Eleonora’s falcons cach migrant birds alive to eat later?
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Are there sharks in rivers? Oh yes quite a few – including one of the most dangerous to humans – but you shouldn't be afraid

They’re exceptionally rare, have teeny eyes and can survive in freshwater. Meet the river sharks
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A small grey coloured shrew-like marsupial on a log

"Although the male doesn’t exactly die, it’s not much of a life for him either" - 8 deadliest mating rituals in the world

Lion attacks buffalo

9 staggering lion photos that showcase the raw, brutal power and savage majesty of these deadly apex predators

These incredible images of lions will take your breath away!
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A polar bear had a big yawn.

"I shudder to think how often I’ve courted disaster, unknowingly, like this…"

two hunters narrowly escape an encounter with a hungry polar bear in alaska.
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What to do if a snake bites you

What to do if a snake bites you

If you get bitten by a snake stay calm, seek medical treatment and follow the following steps on your way to the hospital
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How deadly are sharks

Just how deadly are sharks to humans?

People often worry about the risk of shark bites but how dangerous are these predators to humans in reality?
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RUSTBURG, VA - February 5, 2012: A male guppy swims in one of the 50 tanks that Bill Carwile uses to raise show guppies in his Rustburg, Va. home, Sunday Feb. 5, 2012. Carwile has been competiing in guppy shows since 1987. (Photo by Norm Shafer/For the Washington Post)

Can big genitals really be a hindrance?

When big genitals become life threatening
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"It can cause immediate, excruciating pain." Which animal has the world's fastest-acting venom? The answer isn't what you think

From neurotoxins that trigger rapid paralysis to stings that inflict immediate pain, nature’s speediest chemical weapons aren’t always designed to kill.
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Deep-sea scientists astonished to find two 'giant' creatures lighting up the deep, dark ocean – with their legs

Sea spiders have been on the planet for at least 425 million years and deep-sea researchers just observed bioluminescence for the first time
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Two Bengal Tigers in fight with each other

11 staggering, close up, tiger photographs reveal the athletic power and brutal ferociousness of this deadly apex predator

It could swallow the entire island of Manhattan, is home to deadly snakes – and even resembles a snake winding its way through a dusty landscape

The oldest thing on Earth is a massive 4.4 billion years old – and there’s more to it than meets the eye

The Jack Hills in Western Australia are home to ancient zircon crystals that offer remarkable clues about Earth’s early crust, water, and the origins of life.
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It's bigger than Central Park, is 24 metres down in the ocean – and contains hundreds of subway cars – and a few tanks

Off the coast of Delaware, there are hundreds of subway cars strewn across the seabed. This is why
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It’s 43,600 years old, 8 metres high – that's taller than a two-storey building – AND it’s still growing

A remarkable Tasmanian shrub has survived for more than 43,000 years by cloning itself
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Sperm whale underwater.

Do the same animals speak different languages in different countries? 

Same species, different voices. The strange secret hidden in the songs of animals
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Waterfall-climbing fish

It doesn't have any feet yet it can climb up a 120 metre high waterfall rock face – watch amazing video to see how they do it

Did you know fish can climb? Meet the amazing waterfall-climbing goby
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paleoart illustration showing an extinct Tullimonstrum creature

Was this the most confusing animal to ever live? It had a squid’s body, cuttlefish fins, a trunk, a beak – and bizarrely, what look like handlebars

Arctic Fox facts

It looks like a pet husky – but this wild predator is built to survive the coldest conditions on Earth and dives headfirst into the snow to hunt

Amongst the most beloved of all Arctic animals is the adorable, yet tenacious Arctic fox. Here's all you need to know about the beautiful and mesmerising canine.
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why do octopuses have three hearts

Why do octopuses have three hearts, when humans only have one?

Why - for octopuses - three hearts are better than one
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Forest elephant looking at camera in Loango National Park

"Suddenly, one of them was behind me. I heard rips and the sound of planks dropping coming from my room. It was breaking through the wooden window."

Wildlife biologist Stephanie Schuttler had a shocking wake-up call when a herd of angry giants paid a visit.
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slow loris

It might look like it’s raising its arms in welcome, but if you see this, you should run – this wide-eyed cutie is ready to unleash a deadly bite

The slow loris has large eyes, a big brain, looks incredibly cute, but don't be fooled as it is absolutely deadly and among the few venomous mammals
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Peacock spider

Can spiders really be beautiful? Definitely! Meet the world's prettiest, most stunning spiders, from bright blue tarantulas to vivid peacock spiders

We take a look at the most colourful members of the spider family
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Wood frog

"As temperatures drop below freezing, it freezes solid, with 70% of the water in its body turning to ice. It stops breathing, its heart stops beating and its kidneys stop functioning" 

This frog survives winter by spending it frozen solid - literally
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