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20 Amazing Ways Animals Survive Winter, Ranked

When temperatures plunge below freezing, animals rely on extreme biology to stay alive. From frogs that stop their hearts to fish that brew alcohol in their blood, here are 20 winter survival strategies ranked from clever to miraculous.

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  1. A wood frog resting on forest leaf litter in a natural woodland habitat.
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When temperatures plunge below freezing, animals rely on extreme biology to stay alive. From frogs that stop their hearts to fish that brew alcohol in their blood, here are 20 winter survival strategies ranked from clever to miraculous.

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