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Discover the amazing water bear (tardigrade)! These microscopic extremophiles can survive anything, from space to radiation. Learn their secrets!
These microscopic "water bears" can enter a state of suspended animation, shedding up to 97% of their water. This allows them to endure temperatures from -272°C to 150°C, intense pressure, and radiation doses 1,000 times higher than humans can withstand.
These microscopic "water bears" can endure extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space, intense radiation, and temperatures from -272°C to 150°C. They do this by entering a state of suspended animation, making them Earth's most resilient creatures.
