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This frog survives ice inside its body and a stopped heart

A wood frog can survive winter with ice inside its body and no heartbeat. Its liver releases glucose, a sugar that helps protect its cells.

Ice forms around the cells while their insides resist freezing. Keeping that ice outside the cells helps limit the damage.

When warmth returns, the frog thaws and its heart starts again. It survives some freezing, without every part freezing solid.

Source: nps.gov

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