Original title
Bugs That Rule the World
Released
5/7/2025
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
ARTE, Blue Ant Media, PBS, Coneflower Films Studios
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
4
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.
Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”
Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
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"?
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