CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 52m

Tiny and Tough - The Incredible Resilience of Tardigrades

100%(2)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byRaphaël Hitier

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 52m
Language
FR
Released
January 4, 2025
Studios
CAPAARTE

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Micky Sébastian

Micky Sébastian

Self - Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Raphaël Hitier
Written by
Raphaël Hitier
Sally Blake
Sally Blake
Produced by
Sally Blake
Sally Blake

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