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Eat or Be Eaten

Season 1 Episode 3

Explore the cutthroat world of insects and adaptations for survival. From praying mantis martial arts to dragonflies and aerial hunting, scientists investigate how nature has equipped insects with smarts, agility and a wild array of weapons.

Aired: 05/20/25
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