Bugs that Rule the World: Beetlemania

Wednesday, May 28 at 9 p.m. 

Tiny but mighty! These beetles reign as the world’s most diverse and abundant species. These colorful, ingenious creatures play a vital ecological roles in nearly every habitat. But why are they often called “the most important species on the planet”? Find out in this last episode of the “Bugs that Rule the World” series.

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