About this season
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.
Episodes (4)
1. Insect Apocalypse?
Aired 7 May 2025 • 43 min
Could a world without insects survive? Scientists investigate the global insect “apocalypse.”
2. The Lifegivers
Aired 14 May 2025 • 44 min
Pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates.
3. Eat or be Eaten
Aired 21 May 2025 • 44 min
The ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest and cleverest insects in the animal kingdom -- from praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies.
4. Beetle Mania
Aired 28 May 2025 • 44 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"?