Planet Insect

Documentary 2020

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Scientists discover that insects have remarkably sophisticated behaviors and even personalities similar to humans.

Documentary 2020

PG

EPISODE 1

Part One: Small Creatures, Big Lives

Between 5 and 10 million different kinds, maybe ten quintillion individuals, there's absolutely no doubt that we're living on Planet Insect. Insects live the most extraordinary lives, many of them revealed for the first time.

54 min Jan 1, 2020 PG
EPISODE 2

Part Two: The Next Generation

Insects are very good at making more insects - but it's not easy. Insects are tiny creatures living in a big world. Partners must find each other to mate, and the next generation must survive in a huge, dangerous world.

54 min Jan 1, 2020 PG
EPISODE 3

Part Three: Hive Minds

Social insects - ants, bees, wasps, and termites - are incredibly successful. By some estimates, the weight of ants equals that of humanity, and that of termites equals terrestrial vertebrates.

56 min Jan 1, 2020 PG

About

Planet Insect

DOCUMENTARY

Scientists discover that insects have remarkably sophisticated behaviors and even personalities similar to humans.

Information

Studio: Terra Mater
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.