Springwatch's Steve Backshall reveals 'dangerous and grumpy' animal he's most afraid of

Steve Backshall revealed he is terrified of hippos (Image: Getty) TV star Steve Backshall has revealed which animal he is most afraid of. The adventurer has come face to face with some of the world's most terrifying creatures. Steve's escapades have seen him throttled by a python, stalked by a polar bear, encircled by sharks, charged at by hippos and bitten by a crocodile.

But it is the hippo that has envoked most fear in him - the creatures kill more humans in Africa than any other animal, causing an estimated 500 deaths annually. The Springwatch guest presenter told the Daily Mail's Weekend: "The key is not to be afraid because animals smell fear and that brings danger. But there have been some hairy moments.

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