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The Tardigrade: Your New School Mascot!
School sports teams are often named after tough animals like lions and bears. So should your school consider the small but mighty tardigrade?
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Write About It: Write a letter to your principal explaining why the tardigrade should be your school’s new mascot. Use facts from the infographic to make your case.