Bugs That Rule The World

Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.

Wed, May 7 10:00 P.M. Insect Apocalypse     NHPBS (11.1)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Thu, May 8 2:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NHPBS (11.1)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Fri, May 9 3:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NHPBS (11.1)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Fri, May 9 4:00 P.M. Insect Apocalypse     NHPBS (11.1)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Sat, May 10 11:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NH Explore (11.2)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Sun, May 11 2:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NHPBS (11.1)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Sun, May 11 10:00 P.M. Insect Apocalypse     NH Explore (11.2)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Mon, May 12 2:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NH Explore (11.2)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Tue, May 13 8:00 P.M. Insect Apocalypse     NH World (11.3)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Wed, May 14 1:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NH World (11.3)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Wed, May 14 9:00 A.M. Insect Apocalypse     NH World (11.3)

Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse, " revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

Wed, May 14 10:00 P.M. Lifegivers     NHPBS (11.1)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Thu, May 15 2:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NHPBS (11.1)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Fri, May 16 3:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NHPBS (11.1)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Fri, May 16 4:00 P.M. Lifegivers     NHPBS (11.1)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Sat, May 17 11:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NH Explore (11.2)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Sun, May 18 2:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NHPBS (11.1)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Sun, May 18 10:00 P.M. Lifegivers     NH Explore (11.2)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Mon, May 19 2:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NH Explore (11.2)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Tue, May 20 8:00 P.M. Lifegivers     NH World (11.3)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Wed, May 21 1:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NH World (11.3)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Wed, May 21 9:00 A.M. Lifegivers     NH World (11.3)

Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies.

Wed, May 21 10:00 P.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Thu, May 22 2:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Fri, May 23 3:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Fri, May 23 4:00 P.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Sat, May 24 11:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Sun, May 25 2:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NHPBS (11.1)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Sun, May 25 10:00 P.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Mon, May 26 2:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NH Explore (11.2)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Tue, May 27 8:00 P.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NH World (11.3)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Wed, May 28 1:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NH World (11.3)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Wed, May 28 9:00 A.M. Eat Or Be Eaten     NH World (11.3)

Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom.

Wed, May 28 10:00 P.M. Beetle Mania     NHPBS (11.1)

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment.

Thu, May 29 2:00 A.M. Beetle Mania     NHPBS (11.1)

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment.

Fri, May 30 3:00 A.M. Beetle Mania     NHPBS (11.1)

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment.

Fri, May 30 4:00 P.M. Beetle Mania     NHPBS (11.1)

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment.

Sat, May 31 11:00 A.M. Beetle Mania     NH Explore (11.2)

As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment.


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