Season 1 (2009)
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Episodes 26
South Africa
In Hoedspruit, South Africa, Steve Backshall encounters an angry hippo and a venomous scorpion.
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Steve Backshall finds out if crocodiles deserve their reputation, and tracks down one of Africa's most elusive predators, the awesome hunting dog.
Read MoreSouth Africa
In South Africa, Steve Backshall braves rough seas to get close to a great white shark, and goes out scavenging with the world's most fearless animal.
Read MoreUnited Kingdom
The Deadly 60 team scours the UK in search of its lethal beauties. Gannets prove to be more than a match for Steve in a diving competition.
Read MoreUnited Kingdom
Scouring the UK for lethal beauties, Steve goes otter-spotting with Terry Nutkins, meets with the UK's biggest spider, and falls prey to the peregrine falcon.
Read MoreBahamas - Shark Special
Steve Backshall heads to the Bahamas to see a whole bunch of shark species, and must decide which ones will earn a place on his Deadly 60 list.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes
Steve Backshall looks back at his favourite encounters from the wildlife series, from abseiling into a cave looking for bats to a thrilling meeting with a hippo.
Read MoreMaking of Alaska and South America
Steve Backshall looks at the challenges faced when filming in the frozen tundra of Alaska and the steaming rainforests of Brazil.
Read MoreEndangered
Steve finishes his journey with a look at the vulnerable side of deadly animals.
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