Bugs that Rule the World

Bugs that Rule the World

PBS Ended Nature

1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered May 7, 2025 · Ended May 28, 2025

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes
E01
Insect Apocalypse
Thu, May 8 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse," revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
E02
Lifegivers
Thu, May 15 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E03
Eat or Be Eaten
Thu, May 22 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E04
Beetle Mania
Thu, May 29 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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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