

Bugs That Rule the World
2025-05-07 · 60 min / episode · ★ 9.0
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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- Doug Shultz
- Production companies
- ARTE, Coneflower Films Studios, Blue Ant Media, PBS
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- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Returning Series
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