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.
Seasons
E1Insect Apocalypse?
May 7, 2025
Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”
E2The Lifegivers
May 14, 2025
Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
E3Eat or be Eaten
May 21, 2025
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
E4Beetle Mania
May 28, 2025
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"?
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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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