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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Season 1
4 episodes
1. Insect Apocalypse?Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”CC43minMay 7, 2025
2. The LifegiversPollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.CC44minMay 14, 2025
3. Eat or be EatenThe ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.CC44minMay 21, 2025
4. Beetle ManiaAs 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"?CC44minMay 28, 2025
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Bugs That Rule the World
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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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Ann Johnson Prum
- Created by
- Doug Shultz
- Studio
- ARTE, Coneflower Films Studios, Blue Ant Media
