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Scientists have discovered that insects have remarkably sophisticated behaviors and even personalities quite similar to our own.
IMDb 8.7/102022
DocumentarySmartExciting
DocumentarySmartExciting
IMDb 8.7/102022
Cast: Kate Mulgrew
7+
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. Part One: Small Creatures - Big Lives 1

    1. Part One: Small Creatures - Big Lives 1

    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 in this one-hour program.
    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 in this one-hour program.
    7+
    55min
    Aug 3, 2022

  • 2. Part Two: The Next Generation 2

    2. Part Two: The Next Generation 2

    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.
    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.
    7+
    54min
    Aug 3, 2022

  • 3. Part Three: Hive Minds 3

    3. Part Three: Hive Minds 3

    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.
    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.
    7+
    56min
    Aug 3, 2022

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      Planet Insect

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      Season 1
    Planet Insect
    DocumentarySmartExciting
    IMDb 8.7/102022
    Scientists have discovered that insects have remarkably sophisticated behaviors and even personalities quite similar to our own.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Terra Mater
    Producers
    Sabine HolzerRoman LandauerMartin Mészáros
    Cast
    Kate Mulgrew
    Studio
    CuriosityStream
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    7+
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