Tiny Tardigrades: Discovering the Indestructible Waterbears

Explore the fascinating world of tardigrades, one of the toughest animals on Earth, in this 10-minute video presentation by Marc Mapalo. Learn about the appearance, diversity, and incredible resilience of these microscopic creatures. Discover where to find tardigrades in nature, how to collect them, and the process of identifying new species. Gain insights into the potential for discovering your own tardigrade species. The video covers an introduction to tardigrades, their physical characteristics, habitats, collection methods, and identification techniques, concluding with a summary of key points. Part of the Harvard Museum of Natural History's Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program, this educational content offers teachers the opportunity to arrange live Q&A sessions with the presenter for their students.