Take an intimate look at the people with a passion for bugs and discover why they study the creatures many people avoid. Entomologists illuminate the intriguing features and striking appearance of different insects, including the bombardier beetle that can generate a small chemical explosion when touched, and delve into what bugs can tell us about the history of life on earth.
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Special | 26m 46s | Insect scientists explore the painful stings and the science behind a variety of bugs. (26m 46s)
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