Triops are a type of freshwater crustacean that live in temporary pools of rainwater throughout the world. Their eggs can survive being dry in the dirt for up to 30 years. In the summer of 2021 a hatching of Triops eggs occurred in the ballcourt of the Wupatki Pueblo after almost 5 inches in 10 days. They grew and lived in the water for about three weeks until the water dried up and they became food for other animals like ravens. Hopefully enough of them laid eggs for the next big rain.

What you need:

• Two colors worsted weight yarn (for this example we used yellow and salmon)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0mm)
• Two brown medium safety eyes (10mm)
• one small black safety eye (8mm) You can also use black or brown yarn and sew the eyes on.
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• fiber fill or cotton stuffing
• Scissors