Namib Desert
Steve Backshall visits the Namib in Africa, where animals use clever tactics to combat the heat. He reveals the unique secret that allows life to survive here at all.
Steve Backshall takes us on a journey to the oldest desert in the world, the Namib in south west Africa, where the treacherous Skeleton Coast sees freezing waters meet a sea of spectacular dunes. With temperatures regularly reaching 60 degrees and with little to no rainfall, the animals that live here have to be tough. Steve tracks down these amazing animals, showing the clever tactics that each employs to combat the heat, before revealing the unique secret that allows life to survive here at all, in such a harsh environment.
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Keeping cool
Duration: 02:14
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Foals
2 Trees
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Eliza Doolittle
Rollerblades
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The Cinematic Orchestra
All Things To All Men (feat. Roots Manuva)
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Kid Koala
Skanky Panky
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Steve Backshall |
| Series Producer | Doug Mackay-Hope |
| Executive Producer | Wendy Darke |
| Executive Producer | Cerys Griffiths |
| Executive Producer | Nick Shearman |
| Producer | Chloe Pearne |
Broadcasts
Wed 6 Feb 2013 20:30- Thu 7 Feb 2013 02:00
- Fri 10 May 2013 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Fri 10 May 2013 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two HD & England only
- Mon 16 Sep 2013 19:30
- Tue 17 Sep 2013 02:00
- Sat 1 Mar 2014 12:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Wed 18 Apr 2018 19:30
- Sat 30 Mar 2019 09:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Tue 4 May 2021 15:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
Insect Worlds
Steve Backshall explores insects and their relatives, the arachnids and crustaceans.