Chris Simons

I've always been fascinated with the natural world. Going back as far as when I was 5 years old I had an unhealthy obsession with dinosaurs and it was at about this time when I managed to get signed edition of David Attenborough's seminal book - Life on Earth. I'd like to say since then I haven't really looked back, but I have to admit a long period of denying my inner nerd whilst travelling around the world with a surfboard. Over the years I haven't neglected my interest in science and nature, racking up a total of 3 science degrees, including a BSc in psychology and a BSc in Natural Sciences. The latter was during a time when I was considering entering medical school. Hopefully all the aforementioned paperwork makes me some way to being qualified to write about the topics covered on Planet Deadly. However, I think it is my enduring fascination with the biggest, nastiest, meanest and most dangerous that makes me the ideal writer for this website.

Most Dangerous Countries on Earth

Somalia

As part of the Planet Deadly travel guide I’ve compiled a list of countries for the more adventurous amongst you. As virtually every country on this list is somewhere hot and sunny you can pack your trunks and a flowery shirt. You might also want to back a bullet proof vest as these countries all … Read more

Australia’s Most Dangerous Spiders

Mouse spider

Australia is renowned for having being home to some of the deadliest creatures on the planet. The sea is full of man-eating sharks, it has the deadliest snakes on Earth and there is even a bird capable of killing a man – granted it can’t fly, but you get the picture. However, if australia is … Read more

Deadliest Poisons Used by Man

Polonium 210

Since time began humans have looked for more and more effective ways of killing and maiming each other. For this end poison has always been a popular, if not a little sophisticated, choice. Even back in ancient times the rich, powerful and unpopular would employ a food taster to check whether their goat’s head soup … Read more

Worlds most dangerous dogs

Pit Bull

Dogs have lived alongside man for thousands of years since the first wolves were domesticated. There is little doubt this relationship has been hugely beneficial to both, leading to dogs being commonly referred to as “man’s best friend”. But over recent years there there have been a steady stream of stories in the media cataloging what … Read more

Slow Slicing (Lingchi)

Lingchi - Death by a thousand cuts

Please note: this article contains some graphic (black & white) photos of executions lower down the page. Do not scroll down if you do not wish to see them. Slow slicing (or lingchi) is a method of execution in which slices of flesh are systematically removed from the body of the condemned. It was used … Read more