My largest problem? Raising 3 babies in my 50s… TV adventurer Steve Backshall says fatherhood is tougher than going up in opposition to crocodiles, sharks and hippos

He’s the fearless adventurer who has wrestled with one of the crucial international’s most threatening predators, from 15feet crocodiles to killer sharks, and from venomous snakes to ferocious polar bears.

But for natural world knowledgeable Steve Backshall, it is at house the place he faces his hardest problem.

The host of BBC‘s Deadly 60, who’s married to Olympic champion rower Helen Glover, admits that having 3 babies whilst in his 50s, is bodily draining.

He advised The Mail on Sunday: ‘I do want I had the power I had when I used to be in my 20s and 30s, to be able to dash round enjoying soccer and rugby all day lengthy with my youngsters, and for me to nonetheless be popping and humming with power.

‘But clearly I have never and it is difficult to stay going when you find yourself 52 and you have 3 youngsters below six. 

‘But I’ve were given wisdom and enjoy and a complete array of items I will educate them about, lend a hand them with. 

The host of BBC’s Deadly 60, who’s married to Olympic champion rower Helen Glover, admits that having 3 babies whilst in his 50s is bodily draining (famly pictured in combination final 12 months)

Backshall, who items a brand new podcast, That’s Just Wild, stated of his occupation: ‘I believe they’re very all for it and really proud – but additionally, the truth I’m going away so much, they do not like in any respect’

‘Also I’ve were given no selection! These are the playing cards that I used to be dealt, and I’ve were given to make it paintings.’

Backshall and Ms Glover, 38, have a son Logan, six, and five-year-old twins, Willow and Kit. 

He describes his spouse as a ‘mega-mum’ and is proud that she used to be the primary British feminine rower to visit an Olympic video games after having youngsters.

Backshall, who items a brand new podcast, That’s Just Wild, stated of his occupation: ‘I believe they’re very all for it and really proud – but additionally, the truth I’m going away so much, they do not like in any respect. 

‘They in reality combat with it. It’s been laborious ever since they may perceive what I used to be doing.

‘They would take me doing an administrative center activity and seeing me each day over me having this extremely thrilling activity however all the time being away for lengthy sessions of time. Especially on the age they are at. 

‘Right now for this one little treasured time frame of their lives all they would like is to be with Mummy and Daddy.’

Backshall, who took phase in Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, admits that he is an old skool father, pronouncing: ‘I do suppose that self-discipline and regulations and construction are vital for youngsters. 

‘The issues we now have been doing for generations are undying for a explanation why.’