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Bugs That Rule the World
Insect Apocalypse?
Season 1
Episode 1
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse," revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
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Beetles are the world’s most abundant animals, called “the most important species on the planet.”
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Praying mantises and aquatic insects reveal cunning physical adaptations for ruthless survival.
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Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.