How Insects Took Over the World | Science To Sleep To

Long before mammals, birds, or even trees, a very different group of creatures began an extraordinary journey — one that would reshape every corner of the planet. 🐛🌍

In this episode of Bedtime Biology, we explore the epic story of how insects rose from tiny coastal pioneers to the most successful animals ever to walk, crawl, or fly on Earth. From their ancient crustacean origins to the evolution of wings, metamorphosis, social societies, pollination partnerships, and astonishing survival strategies, this gentle, wide-ranging story reveals how insects quietly became rulers of the natural world.

You’ll discover:

How insects first conquered land nearly 480 million years ago

The mysterious origin of insect flight — the first powered flight in Earth’s history

The evolution of metamorphosis and why it unlocked unprecedented diversity

How ants, bees, and termites formed complex societies rivaling our own

Why insects are essential architects of ecosystems, from pollination to decomposition

How their resilience has carried them through mass extinctions, climate shifts, and global change

Settle in as soothing narration and soft ambience guide you through forests, oceans, prehistoric worlds, and microscopic realms — all shaped by the six-legged pioneers that quietly took over the Earth.

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