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Bugs that Rule the World

Bugs that Rule the World takes viewers on an unprecedented, eye-popping journey into the incredible world of insects, to unravel the mysterious lives of these tiny creatures that make up 90% of life on Earth and explore the critical roles insects play in maintaining the planet. The incredible diversity of their bodies, sex lives, societies and migrations reveal that, although insects seem to always be buzzing around us, we hardly know our fellow earthlings at all. The series sets out on a cinematic adventure to remote jungles, deserts and savannas with a crew of scientists and follows them to the lab, where they use cutting-edge science to examine the secrets of how and why insects do what they do.

Show Info

Network: United States PBS (2025 - 2025)
Schedule: Wednesdays at 22:00 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Nature
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes

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Previous Episode

Beetle Mania

Episode 1x04; May 28, 2025

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"?

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x04: Beetle ManiaMay 28, 2025
1x03: Eat or Be EatenMay 21, 2025
1x02: LifegiversMay 14, 2025
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  • Bugs That Ruled The World (United Kingdom United Kingdom)

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