Season 7

2026 · 6 episodes

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.

1Bears And Vipers in SloveniaSteve 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.”
2Blue Whales And Saltwater CrocodilesSteve Backshall travels to Timor-Leste, where he searches for the mighty blue whale and comes face-to-face with the fearsome saltwater crocodile.
3Secretive Puma SpecialSteve 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.
4Slow Loris And King CobrasSteve 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.
5Puffins And DragonfliesSteve 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.
6Saving Coral ReefsSteve Backshall explores the world’s coral reefs, meeting remarkable marine creatures and the people working to protect these vital but endangered ecosystems.

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