tardigrade (water bear)

A tardigrade, sometimes called a water bear, is a tiny animal so small you usually need a microscope to see it. It has eight stubby legs and lives in places like moss, soil, and water. Tardigrades are famous because they can survive extreme conditions—freezing cold, intense heat, strong radiation, and even outer space! They do this by entering a special sleep-like state until conditions are safe again. Use supports!