Bugs Save the World Elys Dolan and his yawn—contagious as yawns

and his yawn—contagious as yawns are—sets off a chain reaction

Written by Claire Freedman

Cement Mixer

uncovering the secrets of our natural world as never before

Dot and Beans can’t wait for their school trip to Adventure Camp where they will do lots of exciting activities like zip-wiring

Bugs Save the World Elys Dolan and his yawn—contagious as yawnsFind out why bugs are so important to humans, animals and the survival of our planet Our amazing bugs are in trouble. Without bugs, plants would not be able to make flowers or fruit. If bugs disappeared, so would strawberries, apples, beans and tomatoes, and even chocolate. Without them, we couldn't grow enough food to feed us all. If we lost bugs, we would also lose creatures who depend on them for survival, such as songbirds, badgers, bats and fish.