Daniel Graham
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Danny writes about wildlife, conservation and the environment.
Recent articles by Daniel Graham
Breathtaking red deer photos reveal power and majesty of these huge land animals
Dramatic images of red deer – from the snowy mountains of Scotland to London's misty parks.
Yellow weather warnings issued across UK: here's what that means
Your quick guide to the UK's weather warnings system.
Most beautiful dog photos of 2025 revealed
From leaping border collies to beach-loving retrievers, meet the winners for this year's Dog Photography Awards.
"What a sight" Gigantic sharks filmed leaping off Irish coast
The spectacular footage, captured by wildlife cinematographer Jack Kelly, shows dozens of basking sharks jumping, feeding and forming circular gatherings off the coast of County Clare.
Mysterious snake-like animal found on Scottish island. Scientists have taken 10 years to figure out what it is
A 167-million-year-old fossil unearthed on the Isle of Skye has teeth much like those of a modern-day python.
It ambushes prey with jaw-like legs, breathes through a snorkel and is lurking near you right now – meet the water scorpion
A fearsome-looking underwater predator, the water scorpion hides among weeds, using stealth and speed to catch unsuspecting prey.
Rare animal that pretends to be a wasp discovered at English wetlands
The six-belted clearwing moth, which mimics a wasp to avoid predators, is the 10,000th species to be recorded at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire – it's thought to be the first UK nature reserve to reach this milestone.
“A remarkable discovery”: Rare fern found in Welsh valley 150 years after being wiped out by Victorians
The young holly fern was rediscovered by a naturalist on the rugged slopes of Cwm Idwal in Eryri National Park.
25 of the most epic weather photos on Earth revealed
The shortlist for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 has been announced - now it's your chance to vote for a winner.
Underwater cameras film 12,000 animals off Isles of Scilly
Sharks, octopuses and bluefin tuna were among thousands of marine animals captured on camera near the Isles of Scilly, suggesting the archipelago's seas are among the healthiest in the UK.
"Most unexpected is the size of the animal": massive flesh-eating dinosaur uncovered in Wales
The fossil of a jawbone kept in the National Museum of Wales for decades has finally been identified as a new species of dinosaur. Scientists estimate that the prehistoric predator measured up to 7 metres long – roughly the length of a bus.
"Gripping and poignant": first-time authors win 2025's prestigious Wainwright Prize for nature writing
Two debut authors scoop this year’s top book awards as the Wainwright Prize winners are announced.
Fierce weather, rugged mountains and a 67% drop-out rate. Is this the world's toughest mountain trail race?
Wales’ Dragon's Back Race 2025 delivered dramatic storms, thrilling competition and a historic women’s record in its landmark 10th edition.
11 breathtaking photos of storms from around the British Isles
These incredible images of storms taken over the past 14 years will blow you away.
Blood moon lunar eclipse to rise in UK skies this weekend – here's how to see it
This month's full Corn Moon rises on 7 September with a lunar eclipse, bathing the night sky in a striking reddish glow.
“A wee hill in the corner”, Atlantic storms and a boat trip for some away teams – is this Britain's most remote football pitch?
On a tiny Hebridean island off the north-west coast of Scotland lies a football pitch like no other.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: bellowing stag among 15 spectacular sneak-peek images
Glowing jellyfish, soaring bats and an elegant flamingo also feature in this stunning selection of preview images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025.
There's a wasp boom in the UK. Here's what's causing it
Unusually warm and dry spring causes wasp surge across the UK, leading to earlier, larger colonies than in recent years.
Wallaby spotted running loose in Suffolk
There have been several sightings of the wallaby – police are urging anyone who sees the animal to get in touch.
The UK's second highest mountain is only 36 metres shorter than Ben Nevis and just as beautiful – yet most people have never heard of it
Discover the wild splendour of Ben Macdui – Scotland’s second-tallest mountain.
Meteor shower guide: why do meteor showers occur and when is the next meteor shower in the UK?
Find out when to look out for meteor showers such as Perseids, Draconids and Orionids in the UK in 2025.
Arthur's Seat fire: dramatic photos show blaze raging on famous Edinburgh landmark
On Sunday 10 August, a gorse fire broke out on the extinct volcano above the Scottish capital. Firefighters have been working through the night to battle the blaze.
Patrols ramped up to tackle fly camping in Lake District hot spots
Joint patrols are underway across England's largest national park to curb fly camping and littering during the busy summer season.
What's the biggest earthquake ever recorded in the UK?
In 1931, the UK was rocked by a rare seismic event – discover the story of Britain’s strongest earthquake.