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.

Rhino Rescue Special: Episode Image
Episode 1Rhino Rescue Special

Steve joins teams trying to prevent the rhino from being hunted to extinction.

Bali: Episode Image
Episode 2Bali

Steve sets sail to Bali for a diving adventure to find a giant ocean sunfish.

Gabon Jungle: Episode Image
Episode 3Gabon Jungle

Steve heads to Gabon in search of crocodiles, chimpanzees and feisty elephants.

Ecuador Oceans: Episode Image
Episode 6Ecuador Oceans

Steve heads to Ecuador in search of ocean giants and the biggest animal baby on Earth.

Borneo: Episode Image
Episode 7Borneo

Steve meets baby orangutans and is strangled by a python on a night-time river expedition.

Shark Rescue Special: Episode Image
Episode 8Shark Rescue Special

Steve dives with hammerhead and tiger sharks, exploring how to save them from extinction.

Ecuador Jungle: Episode Image
Episode 9Ecuador Jungle

Steve heads to the rainforest in Ecuador in search of some of the deadliest critters.

Gabon Coast: Episode Image
Episode 10Gabon Coast

A real-life King Kong shows Steve who is boss, and a scaly thief is caught red-handed.

Unseen: Episode Image
Episode 11Unseen

Steve challenges a cheetah to a race and meets a cute but deadly bird.

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