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What's The Most Successful Species on Earth?

How successful are we compared to other species?

Aired 01/28/2013 | Rating NR

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Be Smart

What's The Most Successful Species on Earth?

Season 1 Episode 1 | 4m 26s

How successful are we compared to other species?

How successful are we compared to other species? It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!

Aired 01/28/2013 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Be Smart

What's The Most Successful Species on Earth?

Season 1 Episode 1 | 4m 26s

How successful are we compared to other species? It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!

Aired 01/28/2013 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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