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Bugs That Rule the World | May 2025

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Jennifer Wieland
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Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.

Bugs That Rule The World #101
Insect Apocalypse 
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 9pm

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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Trailer | Bugs That Rule The World #101 | Insect Apocalypse
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Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse."

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Trailer | Bugs That Rule The World #102 | Life-Givers
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Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Bugs That Rule The World #102
Life-Givers
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 9pm

Dive into the colorful world of Earth’s essential pollinators – bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and enthusiasts discuss life without these resilient creatures, whose impact goes far beyond their delicate appearance.

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Bugs That Rule The World #103
Eat or Be Eaten
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 9pm

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom. From praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies, nature has equipped these creatures with intelligence, agility and necessary hunting skills for survival.

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Uncover the ruthless world of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom.

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Trailer | Bugs That Rule The World #104 | Beetle Mania
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Are beetles truly 'the most important species on the planet'?

Bugs That Rule The World #104
Beetlemania
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 9pm

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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