Tiny and Tough - The Incredible Resilience of Tardigrades
202552m10.0
Documentary
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- France
About
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic animals famous for their incredible ability to survive extreme conditions. Despite their funny appearance and slow, bear-like movements, they are among the most resilient creatures on Earth. They can withstand extremely high and low temperatures, enormous pressure, toxic substances, and even high levels of radiation. This documentary explores the secrets behind their remarkable survival abilities and explains how these tiny creatures have developed such extraordinary “superpowers.” Combining scientific information with humor, the documentary also looks at what we might learn from tardigrades and how their unique abilities could have potential applications in the future.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Raphaël Hitier
- Writing
- Raphaël Hitier, Sally Blake
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jan 4, 2025
- Studio
- CAPA, ARTE
Cast
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