Steve Backshall's Deadly 60

Steve Backshall embarks on his most daring adventure yet. He has just six months to travel to six continents and find 60 of the deadliest creatures on the planet for the 26-part children's BBC series of the same name. From deadly beauties to killer animals, from the invisible to the unexpected, the one thing these creatures have in common is that they are all lethal to other animals. Steve's encounters range from famous killers like the black mamba and the North American grizzly bear to lesser-known but no less deadly animals. He introduces the surreal pink river dolphin of the Amazon and captures Australia's elusive ghost bat for a closer look. Learn more about the ingenious techniques and extraordinary weapons that some of our most dangerous animals possess. This companion book to Steve Backshall's highly adrenaline-fueled tour through the world's deadliest creatures, encompassing both the familiar and the unexpected as well as the downright absurd, is a must-read.