Waterbear Key Chain
This tiny animal called waterbear, moss piglet or tardigrade, can hibernate for decades before coming back to life. They can even survive in the vacuum of outer space! GIANTmicrobes Waterbear is soft, cuddly and provides a fun hands-on-way to learn about microscopic life, nature and biology.
This geeky take on the stuffed Teddy Bear makes an adorable companion at home, in the lab, classroom and just about anywhere. A unique, memorable gift for friends, family, educators, biologists, nature lovers and anyone with a healthy sense of humor. Includes an educational card with fascinating facts about the amazing waterbear.
Waterbear mini microbe (3") with mini-tag and key chain clip.
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| Sizes | Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size! Gigantic (GG) 16-24" XL (XL) 10-15" Original (PD) 5-8" Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip |
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| Materials | Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. |
| Packaging | Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell. |
| Safety | Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up. |
All about Waterbear Key Chain
One of the more fascinating organisms in the microsphere is the common tardigrade – technically speaking, “slow walker.” However, it is not the tardigrade’s sluggish speed that captures the attention, but rather the fact that as this miniscule creature lumbers along on its eight tiny legs, it bears an uncanny resemblance to, well, a bear.