Hippo Watch with Steve Backshall
2026– · 5 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E02 · Episode 2
Sat, 7 Mar, 7:00 am
Steve wants to find out if we can live alongside an animal that kills up to 500 people a year, and visits a town where hippos roam the streets at night, feeding on lawns and bushes.
About
Steve Backshall is in search of the only wild animal that fills him with fear - the hippo - known for their lethal aggression. Steve heads to South Africa's Ndumo game reserve to find out what fuels their behaviour, and uncovers some of their surprising traits. He walks their pathways, dives into their waterways and uses the latest technology to let viewers glimpse into their secret world.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Sat, 28 Feb· 60 minIn Africa, intrepid naturalist Steve Backshall goes in search of the only wild animal that fills him with fear and known for their lethal aggression - the hippo.
- E02
Episode 2
Sat, 7 Mar· 60 minSteve wants to find out if we can live alongside an animal that kills up to 500 people a year, and visits a town where hippos roam the streets at night, feeding on lawns and bushes.
Cast
Steve Backshall
Steve Backshall