“The Animal That Can Reset Its Metabolism to Zero”

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00:00Picture this, an animal that can literally hit the pause button on life.

00:07I'm not talking about your cat's epic naps.

00:12I'm talking about a creature that can drop its metabolism to absolute zero.

00:19Meet the tardigrade, also known as the water bear.

00:23These microscopic marvels are the ultimate survivors.

00:27When conditions get tough, like extreme cold, heat, or even the vacuum of space, they enter a state called cryptobiosis.

00:40They basically dehydrate themselves, curl into a tiny ball, and just wait.

00:48Their metabolic activity becomes undetectable.

00:52It's like they're in suspended animation, completely shutting down until things get better.

01:00And when they do, they just add water and come back to life, sometimes after decades.

01:08So, the next time you think you're tough, just remember the tiny water bear that can literally cheat death.

01:16Isn't nature just wild?

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