Wonder Bugs, The Mating Game

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Arthropods - or bugs - are about as different to humans as it's possible to be - but what is it that makes them seem so alien?

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Part of the reason for the sheer volume of bugs is their ability to eat almost anything - but how do they actually do it?

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For some bugs, mating is a leisurely affair, with slow and sensual connections - but for others it's a frantic, often dangerous struggle.

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With nothing in nature going to waste, bugs play key parts in the recycling teams of the wild - disposing of dead plants and animals.

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Although most bugs are small, they have all developed effective ways to defend themselves, from legs that resemble daggers to bright warning colours.

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Predators are always keen for bite-sized snacks - but nothing in a rainforest is quite what it seems, with bugs becoming masters at hiding in plain sight.