Debbie Graham
Recent articles by Debbie Graham
9 mythical monsters that may have been inspired by huge, real-life, prehistoric creatures
These monsters from mythology may be able to trace their roots back to some real-life, prehistoric creatures…
How tiny, overlooked, hornworts hold the keys behind plants' epic shift from living in water to smothering the land
A tiny but remarkable plant holds the key as to how plants made the transition from water to dry land over 450 million years ago, and also offers a hopeful new direction for sustainable agriculture
Rare fossil found of tiny prehistoric cat, so small it could fit in the palm of your hand
The world's tiniest cat fossil has been found at an ancient human site in eastern China, according to a new study.
Prehistoric prey and predator fossil discovery reveals a violent fight for survival millions of years ago, in first-ever evolutionary arms race
Hundreds of punctured shells from the Cambrian reveal unique predator-prey interactions in the ocean 517 million years ago
With razor-sharp and a 36mph top speed, this is one intimidating, fearsome ocean predator - that has been known to attack humans
All you ever needed to know about the barracuda
The animals that get high on drugs: From dolphins blissed-out on pufferfish toxins to the reindeer who love magic mushrooms
Whether it's a drug produced naturally in the wild or human-created, some animals love to seek out substances to help them get high
The 8 weirdest eyes in the animal kingdom: From creepy to cute, here are the eyes that take ordinary to extraordinary
From chameleons that can see in multiple directions at once to stalk-eye flies, we uncover the secrets behind these extraordinary adaptations and see the world through their unique lenses
How to watch David Attenborough's Asia: don't miss the groundbreaking BBC wildlife series
Don't miss David Attenborough's epic new wildlife series Asia on BBC iPlayer
Aardvark vs anteater: Unravelling the curious differences between these 2 long-nosed oddities
They might look similar but the aardvark and anteater are very different animals. Here we explain how they differ...
14 top David Attenborough quotes of all time
Our favourite quotes from the great David Attenborough
Meet southern Africa's golden Cape cobra: A stunning yet lethal predator that's as deadly as the black mamba
Coyote vs wolf: what's the difference between these two beautiful and charismatic canids that thrive in North America?
Who is America's top dog? We take a look at the differences between wolves and coyotes
The world's smallest leopard is also one of the Earth's rarest cats: Discover the secrets of this beautiful big cat on the edge of extinction
All you need to know about one of the world's rarest cats, the Arabian leopard
How extreme cold, not heat, triggered the mass extinction 200 million years ago - paving the way for the rise of the dinosaurs...
A mass extinction that wiped out three quarters of all life on Earth just before the dinosaurs took over may have been caused by a global rapid cooling rather than a warming climate, scientists say
32 extraordinary bird facts: Discover incredible truths from the avian world, including a bird that likes to get drunk
Impress your friends and family with your newfound bird knowledge.
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
How one of the world's cutest creatures packs a killer bite: Meet the endearing, yet deadly, slow loris
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
Are dinosaurs lizards?
Why, despite looking like lizards, dinosaurs aren't lizards
There's a terrifying island off Brazil that only scientists and soldiers can visit. Here's why
Discover the island where there's a snake for every square metre - including one of the world's deadliest...
Prettiest sea animals. Meet some of the most beautiful - and sparkliest - creatures in the ocean
Discover the most stunning and captivating sea creatures...
Why octopuses have three hearts: when three are better than one
Why - for octopuses - three hearts are better than one
Golden jackals travelling thousands of miles to establish new territories
Golden jackals push the boundaries of their European range
Sun-loving bearded dragon and spider-wasp combat images among winning images from Capturing Ecology 2024 photo competition
A sun-bathing bearded dragon has been crowned winner of this prestigious photo competition that celebrates the diversity of ecology across the globe
UK trophy hunting law could cause more harm than good, researchers say
A new Oxford-led study has concluded that the previously proposed UK Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill could cause more harm than good for the species it is intended to protect.