S01E01 Insect Apocalypse?
Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”
Bugs That Rule the World
S01E04: 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"?
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.
Episodes
S01E02 The Lifegivers
Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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...
