By Sheetal Kumari | September 5, 2024
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This caterpillar freezes every winter, spending most of its life in ice before thawing out to eventually transform into a moth.
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Known as water bears, tardigrades can survive extreme conditions, including freezing, by entering a state of suspended animation.
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Iguanas, especially those from colder regions, can enter a state of torpor when temperatures drop. While not freezing solid, they slow down dramatically, conserving energy until conditions improve.
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Found in North America, the wood frog can freeze solid in winter and thaw out in spring, resuming its life like nothing happened.
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This squirrel hibernates in Alaska, dropping its body temperature below freezing. It reawakens in the spring, completely unharmed.
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These baby turtles can survive being frozen during winter, thanks to a natural antifreeze in their bodies.
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Native to Siberia, this beetle can survive freezing temperatures for years, reviving when the conditions are right.
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