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Special Event
Event
Tiny yet Tough: The Water Bears of the Colorado National Monument
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Fee:
Free. Entrance fees apply.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.100750, -108.734450
Saddlehorn Visitor Center
Dates & Times
Date:
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Time:
6:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Water bears, also known as tardigrades, are among the toughest creatures on the planet and, yet, they go unnoticed because of their minute size. These microscopic animals are present all around the park and are remarkable because they thrive in the high desert despite being aquatic animals. Join Dr. Aparna Palmer for a talk about these amazing animals, including how they thrive here and how new species of water bears are currently being discovered in the Monument.
-Registration required as seating is limited: call 970-858-3617 ext. 360 to reserve your space.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Please call 970-858-3617 ext. 360 to register.
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