Daniel Graham
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Danny writes about wildlife, conservation and the environment.
Recent articles by Daniel Graham
Humans descend into huge deep-sea canyon for first time ever. What they find is astounding
It's the first time scientists have directly observed the bottom of the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon off the coast of Argentina – and they made some extraordinary discoveries, including coral fields, sparkling squid and 40 suspected new species.
131 feral cats removed from remote Japanese islands – then something exceptional happens
Since the trapping and removal of cats from Japan's Ogasawara Islands, a native animal has recovered from the brink of extinction.
"Weird" poop crawling with parasites found on US riverbank. DNA analysis reveals exactly what's going on
The strange scat was first seen on a dock in Chesapeake Bay – an enormous estuary on the east coast of the US.
14 stunning photos of water-loving bears – from the icy rivers of Alaska to Russia's crystal-clear lakes
From fishing in icy streams to cooling off in forest ponds, bears rely on water for food, travel and play – as this set of spectacular images proves.
Man finds remains of "little whale with big eyes and a mouth full of slicing teeth" in Australia
The 26-million-year-old fossil – comprising part of a skull with ear bones and teeth – was found on the coast of Victoria in 2019. A new study reveals exactly what the remains are.
This primitive 'lizard shark' lived alongside the dinosaurs and is almost never seen alive
The first live footage of the elusive deep-sea predator was recorded in 2004.
"It's astonishing": animal in India sings when sun is precisely 3.8° below horizon every dawn, say scientists
Researchers reveal that cicadas time their early morning chorus to a precise light threshold, offering new insights into collective animal behaviour.
There's a peculiar animal in the Amazon that has a triangular head and looks like a log
As if that wasn't odd enough, the mata mata also has webbed claws and a snorkel-like snout – surely a contender for one of the planet's weirdest creatures.
A 'shark-like' animal is lurking in this US river. And scientists say it's breeding
Once extinct in Georgia’s Coosa River, lake sturgeons – which can grow more than two metres long and weigh almost 100 kilograms – are now naturally reproducing thanks to long-running conservation efforts.
Wild jaguar cub spotted in Argentina's Gran Chaco for first time in decades
Seeing a wild-born jaguar cub in El Impenetrable National Park is a significant moment for Argentina’s top predator, say conservationists.
Dinosaur scientists test bite strength of 18 prehistoric predators. Here's what they discover
New research reveals tyrannosaurs had powerful crushing bites, while other carnivorous giants evolved lighter skulls designed for ripping and slashing.
Tropical birds filmed catching flying fish mid-air for first time ever
When researchers fitted tiny cameras to the backs of two red-footed boobies, they got an intimate view of exactly how these acrobatic seabirds hunt.
'Living fossil' found hiding on riverbank in South Africa’s Swartberg Mountains
The discovery of the newly identified animal in the arid Karoo region suggests the area was once covered by ancient forests, say researchers.
Expedition films strange sea creatures for first time in deep ocean
Scientists have captured extraordinary footage of organisms living more than 9km beneath the surface.
Drones spend 12 days flying over mega nest of huge animals in Amazon. Scientists say it's the largest ever found
A new drone study reveals over 41,000 giant South American river turtles nesting on the banks of the Guaporé River between Brazil and Bolivia.
Colossal flood explodes through Greenland Ice Sheet. What scientists find in aftermath astounds them
The powerful flood was driven by the sudden draining of a lake hidden beneath the ice.
Epic expedition through Congo's swamp forests reveals “unexpected” find deep beneath the ground
Scientists spent more than 10 years studying the world’s largest complex of tropical peatlands in Africa's Congo Basin. Here's what they found.
Scientists discover ancient deep-sea 'superhighway' that spans entire globe
A landmark DNA study uncovers how a group of deep-sea animals has travelled thousands of kilometres – over millions of years – connecting ecosystems across the world's oceans.
Stunning new gecko discovered in Madagascar’s sacred forests
A new gecko species found in a remote corner of Madagascar highlights the need to protect its threatened forest habitat - new study.
Scientists tag huge ocean predator for first time ever in Bermuda. Here's what they discovered
A breakthrough biologging device has allowed scientists to track whitespotted eagle rays in detail for the first time.
Why half-a-billion-year-old animals unearthed in Grand Canyon have got evolution experts so excited
The astounding collection of soft-bodied Cambrian fossils was found buried in the walls of the vast US canyon.
Dinosaur hunters make “chilling” discovery deep in Canadian badlands
Palaeontologists find remarkable set of dinosaur footprints – including those of two large tyrannosaurs – at Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta.
Deep-sea submersible discovers 'giant' animal 5,922m down in Pacific abyss
The creature was found during a deep-sea expedition 500km south-east of Japan.
Yellowstone: "remarkable" recovery of aspen trees 30 years after return of wolves – new study
Three decades after wolves returned to the US national park, researchers have found the first new generation of overstory aspen trees in 80 years.