Frogcicles? In the winter, as ice starts to form on Wood Frogs’ skin, their bodies produce glucose. The glucose acts like an antifreeze and is carried through the bloodstream to body tissues. This “antifreeze” prevents cells from completely drying out and shrinking. The heart, lungs and other organs shut down completely until the frog thaws in the springtime. #WildlifeWednesday
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