I Love Tardigrades

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      Cor they are amazing. I don't know what they are and a quick look at Wikipedia confused me even more :)

       
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        Basically, they evolved in the Cambrian period when conditions on Earth were really extreme, so they can survive almost anything.

        They could live in your deep freezer or your kettle and possibly your microwave :yikes:
         
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          We may have to end up evolving into Tardigrades ourselves. They look pretty happy.
          welcome to GC,
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            Wow. Nice little critters aren't they? Wouldn't make great pets though. Where would you get a collar and lead to fit them? :)
             
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              I've trained mine to come when I rattle a tin.
               
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