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Bugs That Rule the World

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S1 E4 · Beetle Mania

About Bugs That Rule the World

Bugs That Rule the World is a documentary TV series that premiered on May 7, 2025. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Beetle Mania", aired on May 28, 2025.

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.

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Episodes

4 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2025 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    4. Beetle Mania

    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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    3. Eat or be Eaten

    The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.

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    2. The Lifegivers

    Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.

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    1. Insect Apocalypse?

    Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”

Cast & crew

Created by Doug Shultz

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The most recent episode of Bugs That Rule the World, Season 1 Episode 4 "Beetle Mania", aired on May 28, 2025.

How many seasons of Bugs That Rule the World are there?

Bugs That Rule the World has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

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Bugs That Rule the World first aired on May 7, 2025.

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