Deadly 60

Season 7

2026 · 6 episodes · 2h 48m in all

Season 7 (2026) sees Steve Backshall return for another thrilling wildlife adventure, exploring a fascinating mix of dangerous predators, venomous reptiles, marine giants and important conservation stories. The season features 10 episodes, taking viewers from Slovenia to Timor-Leste and Patagonia, as well as beneath the surface of vibrant tropical coral reefs.

Episodes

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   1. Bears And Vipers in Slovenia

   27 Mar 2026 · 28 min

   Steve Backshall heads to Slovenia, where he comes face-to-face with brown bears and the venomous nose-horned viper. He also explores the country’s mysterious caves in search of the rare olm, known as the “cave dragon.”

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   2. Blue Whales And Saltwater Crocodiles

   3 Apr 2026 · 28 min

   Steve Backshall travels to Timor-Leste, where he searches for the mighty blue whale and comes face-to-face with the fearsome saltwater crocodile.

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   3. Secretive Puma Special

   10 Apr 2026 · 29 min

   Steve Backshall heads to Patagonia in search of the elusive puma, where he encounters a mother and her cub and witnesses one of these powerful predators hunting an armadillo.

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   4. Slow Loris And King Cobras

   17 Apr 2026 · 28 min

   Steve Backshall searches for bat-hunting boas and learns about efforts to protect the endangered slow loris before coming face-to-face with the mighty king cobra.

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   5. Puffins And Dragonflies

   24 Apr 2026 · 27 min

   Steve Backshall explores the UK in search of deadly predators, from dragonflies hunting in the air to hobbies showing off their incredible speed. He also dives underwater to get close to puffins.

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   6. Saving Coral Reefs

   22 Apr 2026 · 28 min

   Steve Backshall explores the world’s coral reefs, meeting remarkable marine creatures and the people working to protect these vital but endangered ecosystems.