Bugs That Rule the World

A four-part investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and ecological importance.

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    Beetlemania

    S1 Ep4 |
    Beetles are the world’s most abundant animals, called “the most important species on the planet.”
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    Eat or Be Eaten

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    Praying mantises and aquatic insects reveal cunning physical adaptations for ruthless survival.
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    The Lifegivers

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    Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
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    Insect Apocalypse?

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    Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”

About Bugs That Rule the World

A four-part global investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and their critical roles on the planet. Scientists reveal the beauty of bugs, from pollinators to insect assassins to the tiny clean-up crews that purify the planet.

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