Our namesake, the water bear​.

Tardigrade. Moss piglet.

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Masters of life on earth for over 500 million years, surviving 5 mass extinctions, water bears are ubiquitous, microscopic animals who can tolerate the harshest of conditions while thriving in the most (un)common places. They define resiliency during extreme, world changing times.

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Learn more here, here and here. also here. 

 

Go ahead and give yourself a giant water bear hug. with 4 sets of arms, there are plenty to go around.