Steve Backshall analyses the hunting strategy of a 30-strong swarm of hornets as they embark on a deadly mission in search of a bee colony. With forensic precision, he breaks down all the action as the hornets annihilate 30,000 bees in a battle lasting just 3 hours. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged -- Deadliest Showdowns sees Steve Backshall present deadly animal face-offs from all across the animal kingdom. These ultimate predators will stop at nothing to capture their prey and we'll get
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