Bugs That Rule the World

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.

Schedule

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Bugs That Rule the World

Beetle Mania

Wednesday
Aug 12

2:00 am

1 Hour

The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet."
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Bugs That Rule the World

Beetle Mania

Wednesday
Aug 12

10:00 am

1 Hour

The crucial ecological roles that beetles play in nearly every environment, and why they are often regarded "the most important species on the planet."

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