Beetle Mania -
bugs that rule the world

Wed, May 28 10:00 P.M. 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. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded "the most important species on the planet"?

Duration: 57 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 104

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Wed, May 28	10:00 P.M.	Beetle Mania NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 29	2:00 A.M.	Beetle Mania NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 30	3:00 A.M.	Beetle Mania NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 30	4:00 P.M.	Beetle Mania NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 31	11:00 A.M.	Beetle Mania NH Explore (11.2)

About 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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Wed, May 7	10:00 P.M.	Insect Apocalypse NHPBS (11.1)
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Fri, May 9	3:00 A.M.	Insect Apocalypse NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 9	4:00 P.M.	Insect Apocalypse NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 10	11:00 A.M.	Insect Apocalypse NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 11	2:00 A.M.	Insect Apocalypse NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 11	10:00 P.M.	Insect Apocalypse NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, May 12	2:00 A.M.	Insect Apocalypse NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, May 13	8:00 P.M.	Insect Apocalypse NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 14	1:00 A.M.	Insect Apocalypse NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 14	9:00 A.M.	Insect Apocalypse NH World (11.3)
Wed, May 14	10:00 P.M.	Lifegivers NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 15	2:00 A.M.	Lifegivers NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 16	3:00 A.M.	Lifegivers NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 16	4:00 P.M.	Lifegivers NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, May 17	11:00 A.M.	Lifegivers NH Explore (11.2)