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.

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Searching for Praying Mantises in the Brazilian Amazon

Searching for Praying Mantises in the Brazilian Amazon

The Evolutionary Race Between Moths and Bats

The Evolutionary Race Between Moths and Bats

The Epic Migration of Monarch Butterflies

The Epic Migration of Monarch Butterflies

Ummat Somjee Researches Flag-Footed Bugs in Panamá

Ummat Somjee Researches Flag-Footed Bugs in Panamá

Sylvana Ross Researches Tapinoma Sessile, the Odorous House Ant

Sylvana Ross Researches Tapinoma Sessile, the Odorous House Ant

The Longstanding Tradition of Beetle Battles in Thailand

The Longstanding Tradition of Beetle Battles in Thailand

Dung Beetles Do One of the Dirtiest Jobs in the Animal Kingdom

Dung Beetles Do One of the Dirtiest Jobs in the Animal Kingdom

Dragonflies Are Masters of Flight That Start Life Underwater

Dragonflies Are Masters of Flight That Start Life Underwater

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