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Bugs That Rule the World
Beetlemania
Season 1
Episode 4
Beetles are the world’s most diverse and abundant species, and they serve critical ecological roles in almost every environment. "Beetle Mania" explores why these colorful and clever creatures have been called “the most important animal on Earth.”
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