How it feels to be in a kayak - out amongst the Arctic ice floes - when a polar bear takes interest in you. Following my LADbible Q and A and from #DeadlyPoletoPole on @bbciplayer now CBBC

Thames 200 Ultra! 24-25th August check out the website for details on how to enter or volunteer. NB I’m not receiving ANY funds from this

Another from my LADbible Q and A. Evidence to follow… #venom #bulletant #venomhunter Discovery

Bullet ant ritual, far and away the most painful animal sting I’ve ever had. The experience though remains one of my fondest memories; that the Satere Mawe would invite me into their homes and this sacred part of their world… LADbible Venom Hunter for @discovery Discovery Tours Ltd

To any parent, any lover of nature, anyone who knows a child who sees the world in a different way. Seek out ‘Freya’ this very short, very beautiful film on @youtube It could be the best few minutes of your day. youtu.be/Ka_a8iLx694?si…

Ladybird spider - could charm even the most ardent arachnophobe! All new #Deadly60 coming very soon to CBBC

River update; what will the long term effects be of sewage releases? For paddlers etc I’d recommend washing your hands before eating. Use the Thames Water storm discharge map especially after heavy rains. RiverActionUK

For #sharkawarenessday I’m sharing a favourite shark dance. This blue shark stayed with us for an hour, Blue sharks are the most fished global species making up 60% of all shark catches, and 41% of the fin trade @oceana_uk Some populations are now critically endangered.

Steve Backshall revient sur #UshuaïaTV avec les coulisses de ses aventures autour du monde 🔥 ⏰ #ExplorationsDelExtrême ce soir à 20:45

Best of British; the spiny seahorse. Seahorses however are NOT the only animals where the male delivers the bubbers; turns out sea spiders do it too! All new #Deadly60 coming soon to CBBC and @bbciplayer

Will this year be the last, When your hand creeps into mine? Wanting reassurance, While we’re in the check out line, And will this be the last year, That we ever have you creep, Into our bed at midnight, cos a ghost disturbed your sleep? Are the days of ‘daddy’ done…

A mullet to the nuggets. Can anyone beat this for the oddest accident at work?

BBC cutbacks - entire programme cast in one dressing room… 😂 BBC Radio 4 BBC R4’s ‘Infinite Monkey Cage’, hosted by Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince! The ‘Beastly Bodies’ Kids Special, with Jess French, Adam Kay and yours truly- recorded at Cheltenham Science Festival! 🧪🥼

Who would win a fight between a shark and a crocodile? Steve Backshall helps us answer the important questions on Infinite Monkey Cage 's Kids Special episode “Beastly Bodies”, where Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a team of experts and an audience of curious children

For Esme, Rebecca, Sam and Hels, a message of good luck from some of your fans. COME ON THE FOUR!!!!! Team GB British Rowing

Mum in a billion. For the bear cubs to see mummy waving from the Olympic podium is a moment we’ll never forget. We could not be more proud of you Hels. #stronglikemummy #gomummygo

New show added to my 2024 Ocean Tour! All the best from me, Stevie B stevebackshall.com/liveshows

Lantern bug; one of the myriad moments that never made the Final Cut… Expedition taking over Eden Channel tomorrow.

Releasing sharks from hooks and lines is sadly an all too common part of modern shark conservation. It’s difficult, time consuming and can be dangerous, but the hooks can destroy their jaws and end their feeding capabilities. From Shark with Steve Backshall Sky TV

A HUGE welcome to our new Chief Scout! DWAYNE FIELDS FRGS is the perfect hero to lead us on, determined, compassionate, moral and inspirational. I am proud to continue my Scouting journey with you my friend. And Bear Grylls OBE thank you for bringing me back into the fold Scouts