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The wood frog can survive frozen for weeks.

Why it is true

During winter, up to 65 percent of the wood frogs body freezes. Its heart stops beating, breathing ceases and blood stops circulating. The frog produces large amounts of glucose, which acts as a natural antifreeze and protects vital organs. When the ice melts, the frog thaws and comes back to life within hours.

Source: National Geographic

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