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Fun Facts

In winter Peeper's bodies actually freeze. The only thing that keeps there cells from rupturing is a high amount of concentrated sugars within them acting as a natural anti-freeze to keep the Peeper alive.

 
Northern Spring Peeper

Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

 

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