Wildlife presenter Steve Backshall tracks down 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
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Best Episodes of Deadly 60
Sri Lanka 1
S3 Ep16
10.0
20th Aug 2012
Steve Backshall and the crew head for the island paradise of Sri Lanka in search of two massive predators and Steve attempts to free dive with a blue whale.
Uganda
S2 Ep12
10.0
23rd Sep 2010
Steve is in Uganda, getting up close and personal with gorillas in the mountains, squabbling baboons on the savannah and chimps in the forest.
Self Defence
S3 Ep24
9.0
29th Aug 2012
In this Deadly 60 Special, Steve Backshall takes a look at the incredible methods animals employ to protect themselves against predators.
Mexico 2
S3 Ep13
9.0
6th Jun 2012
Steve heads to the stunning Mexican coastline for an exhilarating encounter with one of the most dangerous sharks in the world.
Namibia 1
S2 Ep9
8.5
2nd Sep 2010
Steve Backshall visits Namibia, where he uses a special camera to examine a spider, before tracking down an elusive but lethal reptile and having a close encounter with a vulture.
Baja California, Mexico
S2 Ep1
8.5
8th Jul 2010
On a trip to Mexico, Steve Backshall takes to the water in search of a monster of the deep seas and searches for snakes in the desert.
Namibia 2
S2 Ep10
8.3
9th Sep 2010
Steve Backshall is in Namibia on the trail of Africa's big cats. Donning a camouflage suit, he tries to beat a leopard at its own game, before witnessing a pride of lions hunting.
Southern States
S3 Ep18
8.0
22nd Aug 2012
Steve and the crew visit the southern states of the USA and join a team of scientists tracking and tagging wild bobcats.
South Africa
S2 Ep8
8.0
26th Aug 2010
In South Africa, Steve Backshall swims with a pack of 30 blacktip sharks, examines a nest of killer bees and encounters a black eagle.
Worst Episodes of Deadly 60
South Africa
S1 Ep1
4.8
28th May 2009
In Hoedspruit, South Africa, Steve Backshall encounters an angry hippo and a venomous scorpion.
Brazil
S1 Ep19
6.0
19th Nov 2009
Steve and the crew head into the flooded forests of Brazil. Steve takes a swim in a piranha-infested river in order to find out more about these killer fish.
Costa Rica 1
S2 Ep4
6.5
29th Jul 2010
Steve and the crew are thrown deep in the steamy rainforests of Costa Rica. They are on a mission to find the largest cat in South America, the jaguar.
Panama
S2 Ep6
7.0
12th Aug 2010
Steve chases a deadly racer snake downriver and even faces his fears to handle some giant bullet ants, while on the hunt for a harpy eagle.
Mozambique
S2 Ep7
7.0
19th Aug 2010
Steve Backshall explores the Indian Ocean, searching for a fish that can weigh as much as a double decker bus, and looking for the fastest fish on the planet.
Ethiopia
S3 Ep2
7.0
27th Mar 2012
In the medieval Ethiopian city of Harar, Steve Backshall has a unique and potentially lethal encounter with a pack of spotted hyenas.
United Kingdom
S3 Ep3
7.0
28th Mar 2012
Steve is on his home turf, scouring land, sea and air for some of the deadliest critters that the UK has to offer.
Mexico 1
S3 Ep6
7.0
7th May 2012
Steve and the crew head to Mexico's breathtaking Yucatan Peninsula, where he embarks on a high-octane chase with the fastest fish in the sea.
Australia 1
S3 Ep7
7.0
8th May 2012
Steve heads into the blistering sun of the Australian outback to fulfil a lifelong dream of finding the most venomous snake in the world.
Deadly 60 Episode Guide
South Africa
S1 Ep1
4.8
28th May 2009
In Hoedspruit, South Africa, Steve Backshall encounters an angry hippo and a venomous scorpion.
South Africa
S1 Ep2
4th Jun 2009
Steve Backshall finds out if crocodiles deserve their reputation, and tracks down one of Africa's most elusive predators, the awesome hunting dog.
South Africa
S1 Ep3
11th Jun 2009
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.
Australia
S1 Ep4
18th Jun 2009
Wildlife expert Steve Backshall and his crew head for the Australian continent as he continues his Deadly 60 mission, meeting snakes, pelicans and dolphins.
Australia
S1 Ep5
25th Jun 2009
Steve Backshall's quest for deadly species sees him come face to face with a huge lace monitor lizard and encounter a venomous redback spider.
Australia
S1 Ep6
2nd Jul 2009
Naturalist Steve Backshall investigates the Pacific's giant cuttlefish, the elusive duck-billed platypus, and the lethal yellowfin tuna.
Australia
S1 Ep7
9th Jul 2009
Steve Backshall's global search for deadly creatures takes him to meet the saltwater crocodile and look for huge-fanged ghost bats.
India
S1 Ep8
16th Jul 2009
Steve Backshall's quest for deadly animals sets him on the trail of the dangerous Indian saw-scaled viper, and the razor-clawed sloth bear.
India
S1 Ep9
23rd Jul 2009
Steve Backshall is in India in search of tigers, and also comes face to face with another animal that is on the endangered list, the gharial crocodile.
Malaysia
S1 Ep10
30th Jul 2009
Steve Backshall's search for deadly creatures takes him to Borneo's Gomantong caves where thousands of cockroaches and the scutigera centipede await.
Malaysia
S1 Ep11
6th Aug 2009
Steve Backshall is in Borneo, where he comes face to face with a highly venomous scorpion fish and a spear mantis.
United Kingdom
S1 Ep12
13th Aug 2009
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.
United Kingdom
S1 Ep13
20th Aug 2009
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.
Alaska
S1 Ep14
15th Oct 2009
In Alaska, the team battle freezing conditions to view a wolverine and Arctic foxes, and search for where bald eagles arrive to feed on salmon.
Arizona
S1 Ep15
22nd Oct 2009
Steve and the team brave the intense heat of the Arizona desert. Featuring the hunting skill of the Harris hawk, some deadly rattlesnakes and an elusive cougar.
Louisiana
S1 Ep16
29th Oct 2009
Steve and the team are on the search for deadly animals in the swamps of the southern USA, not least the alligators that live in just about every lake.
Bahamas - Shark Special
S1 Ep17
5th Nov 2009
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.
Brazil
S1 Ep18
12th Nov 2009
A helicopter trip over Brazil's northern savannah helps adventurer Steve Backshall find his next contender for the Deadly 60, the elusive giant anteater.
Brazil
S1 Ep19
6.0
19th Nov 2009
Steve and the crew head into the flooded forests of Brazil. Steve takes a swim in a piranha-infested river in order to find out more about these killer fish.
Brazil
S1 Ep20
26th Nov 2009
Steve Backshall and the Deadly team visit the rainforests of Brazil on the trail of a monster tarantula, and encounter a colony of army ants on the move.
Killers
S1 Ep21
3rd Dec 2009
Steve Backshall has encountered some incredible animals on his search around the planet, including those that are deadly to humans. They're looked at in detail here.
Weapons
S1 Ep22
10th Dec 2009
Looking back at some of Steve Backshall's favourite creatures, whose jaws, claws, venom and speed prove to be very useful weapons in the battle of the wild.
Unseen
S1 Ep23
17th Dec 2009
This show is devoted to the incredible critters Steve Backshall met on his travels who didn't quite make the Deadly 60 list. They still deserve their own programme.
Behind the Scenes
S1 Ep24
24th Dec 2009
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.
Making of Alaska and South America
S1 Ep25
31st Dec 2009
Steve Backshall looks at the challenges faced when filming in the frozen tundra of Alaska and the steaming rainforests of Brazil.
Endangered
S1 Ep26
7th Jan 2010
Steve finishes his journey with a look at the vulnerable side of deadly animals.
