Bugs That Rule the World

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2025•1h

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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4 Episodes • Premiered 2025

1. Insect Apocalypse?

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

2. The Lifegivers

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

3. Eat or be Eaten

The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

4. Beetle Mania

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded as "the most important species on the planet"?