Deadly 60

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Steve Backshall lives for adventure, and his mission to come as close as possible to 60 of the world's most deadly animals is a brazen way to challenge himself. The naturalist and wildlife expert journeys to five continents and encounters a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects - some familiar, others quite unusual - including Baja rattlesnakes, tarantula hawk wasps, Humboldt squid, wolf eels and flesh-eating cockroaches. Backshall also tries to mimic the animals to see if he can match their lethal skills, such as hanging like a bat or flying down a zip wire to emulate a fish eagle.

Baja California, Mexico: Episode Image
Episode 1Baja California, Mexico

In Mexico, Steve Backshall takes to the water in search of a monster of the deep seas.

British Columbia: Episode Image
Episode 2British Columbia

In Canada, Steve gets the surprise of his life while kayaking with killer whales.

Vancouver: Episode Image
Episode 3Vancouver

There's a surprise in store when Steve tracks down the infamous black bear.

Costa Rica: Episode Image
Episode 4Costa Rica

Steve and the crew are thrown deep in the steamy rainforests of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica: Episode Image
Episode 5Costa Rica

Steve gets hands-on with a poisonous frog and nearly gets a nip from a vampire!

Panama: Episode Image
Episode 6Panama

Steve chases a deadly racer snake downriver and handles some giant bullet ants.

Mozambique: Episode Image
Episode 7Mozambique

Deep in the waters of the Indian Ocean, Steve finds the biggest fish in the sea.

South Africa: Episode Image
Episode 8South Africa

Steve swims in shark-infested waters and finds a nest of killer bees in South Africa.

Namibia 1: Episode Image
Episode 9Namibia 1

Namibia. In Namibia, Steve gets up close to a vulture and a tiny but mighty spider.

Namibia 2: Episode Image
Episode 10Namibia 2

Steve dons a camouflage suit to beat a leopard at its own game by hunting his crew.

Madagascar: Episode Image
Episode 11Madagascar

Steve and the team embark on an adventure across the vast island of Madagascar.

Uganda: Episode Image
Episode 12Uganda

Steve is in Uganda, getting up close and personal with gorillas, baboons and chimps.

Thailand: Episode Image
Episode 13Thailand

In Thailand, Steve comes face-to-face with the longest venomous snake in the world.

Philippines: Episode Image
Episode 14Philippines

Philippines Part One. In the Philippines, Steve goes nose-to-nose with a living dinosaur.

Philippines: Episode Image
Episode 15Philippines

Steve searches the jungle for a lethal predator who eats his victims head first.

Romania: Episode Image
Episode 16Romania

Steve Backshall takes a close look at dogs and their distant relatives, wolves.

Norway: Episode Image
Episode 17Norway

Steve and his trusty team head to the frozen north of Norway.

UK: Episode Image
Episode 18UK

Steve builds a giant web to demonstrate just what lethal killers spiders can be.

Argentina: Episode Image
Episode 19Argentina

In Argentina, Steve searches for an anaconda and swims in piranha-infested waters.

Peru: Episode Image
Episode 20Peru

Steve and the crew are in Peru, searching for elusive giant river otters.

Making Of: Episode Image
Episode 21Making Of

A behind-the-scenes look at how the series is filmed.

Tracks and Signs: Episode Image
Episode 22Tracks and Signs

Reading the tracks and signs left by an animal can lead to fantastic encounters.

Inside Deadly 60: Episode Image
Episode 23Inside Deadly 60

Steve takes a look inside some of the top predators featured on Deadly 60.

Venom: Episode Image
Episode 24Venom

Unseen. A look at the contenders that didn't quite make it onto the Deadly 60 list.

Endangered: Episode Image
Episode 26Endangered

Endangered Special. Steve Backshall looks at animals that are both deadly and endangered.

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