Bugs That Rule the World

Science and Nature Series / 1 Season

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.

Watch Latest: S1 E4

53m 48s / TV-PG

Beetlemania

S1 E4 / 53m 48s / TV-PG

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.”

Eat or Be Eaten

S1 E3 / 53m 19s / TV-PG

Explore the cutthroat world of insects and adaptations for survival. From praying mantis martial arts to dragonflies and aerial hunting, scientists investigate how nature has equipped insects with smarts, agility and a wild array of weapons.

The Lifegivers

S1 E2 / 53m 19s / TV-PG

The world’s essential pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates. Far from fragile, they’re hardy creatures living complex lives, featuring physical transformations and mind-blowing migrations.

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