If you haven’t read up on tardigrades, or “water bears” as they’re more commonly known, take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the microscopic creatures that are nearly indestructible. Then you’ll understand why you must own this adorable stuffed version.
https://gizmodo.com/genes-hold-the-key-to-the-water-bears-indestructibility-1786814698
Available from the Japanese online store Village/Vanguard, the plush tardigrades are as anatomically correct as a stuffed toy can be, aside from the fact that at around 12-inches long these water bears are about 1,000 times bigger than the real thing.
The toy tardigrades are also available in a couple of different color options, including tan and a darker brown, and even if you find them revolting, there’s almost certainly someone on your Christmas shopping list who loves science enough to appreciate getting one as a gift.
[Village/Vanguard via BoingBoing]
