Bugs That Rule the World

Overview

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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Episodes

Insect Apocalypse?

S01E01 Insect Apocalypse?

May 7, 2025 54 min
Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”
The Lifegivers

S01E02 The Lifegivers

May 14, 2025 53 min
Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
Eat or be Eaten

S01E03 Eat or be Eaten

May 21, 2025 53 min
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
Beetle Mania

S01E04 Beetle Mania

May 28, 2025 60 min
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...

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