Shine a light into the unknownThere are still dark corners of our planet that are yet to be explored. Each location brings its own epic challenges - whether it's the first climb of an arctic ice fall in Greenland, the first recorded navigation of a South American river, or the first exploration of the world's longest cave system in Mexico.
Join wildlife adventurer Steve Backshall in his thrilling exploration of the world's deadliest animals, featuring captivating facts, killer statistics, and stunning photos. He shares his experiences with various creatures and delves into camouflage, strength, teamwork, and endangered species.
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 lethal beauties to killer beasts, from the unseen to the unexpected, the one thing these creatures have in common is that they are all deadly to other animals. Steve's encounters range from famous killers such as the Black Mamba and the North American Grizzly Bear to less well known but no less deadly animals. He introduces the surreal Pink River Dolphin of Amazonia and captures Australia's elusive Ghost Bat for a closer look. Learn about the ingenious techniques and extraordinary weapons that some of our most dangerous animals are armed with. Including the renowned, the unexpected and the downright bizarre, this companion book to Steve Backshall's high adrenaline tour of the world's most deadly is not to be missed.
Featuring stunning color photographs, this groundbreaking book explores the intriguing world of venomous animals. It offers detailed insights into various species, their habitats, and the unique characteristics that make them both fascinating and dangerous. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike, it serves as an essential resource for understanding these remarkable creatures and their ecological significance.
The ultimate guide to adventures in nature, this book is full of practical tips and ideas for ways to discover wildlife, as well as the importance of conservation.
A Childhood Dream. A Lost Land. The Journey of a Lifetime.
Poison is an everyday part of the animal world, and an essential tool for hunting and defence. From species such as the King Cobra, Lionfish, Fat-tail Scorpion and Poison Dart-frog to the diminutive but lethal Black Widow Spider, the author takes a look at the different types of natural venoms.
Climbing memoir by avid mountaineer and bestselling adventure writer Steve Backshall.
Saker and Sinter have split up. Sinter is nursing in the shanties of Ho Chi Minh city. Saker is with the peace-loving Penan helping them protect the orang utans and save their own forest homes, as unscrupulous loggers wreak destruction. But they are being watched. And hunted. The Prophet has not forgiven their betrayal. Escaping the Clan takes Saker and Sinter on a deadly, dangerous journey through Vietnam, over the South China Sea back to Borneo. Deep in the jungle, they're reunited on their most daredevil and audacious mission yet, to save the endangered orang utans before they become ghosts of the forest. Beware the wooden bullet