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AMAZING WORLD















        In winter, wood frogs in Alaska and                liquid that flows freely like water also

        gray tree frogs in northeastern states             forms. It keeps them alive in the most
        hibernate. They go under the snow or               important parts.
        in a tree. They pass the winter at rest.

        In the freezing weather, most of the               The frog is in a frozen position in the
        frog’s body freezes! But a special                 soil. But their hearts stay alive. When
                                                           spring returns, the frogs begin to thaw.

                                                           Their hearts will start beating, and
                                                                           they will breathe again.

                                                                            They will hop out of
                                                                               their hiding spots and
                                                                                 enjoy the sun again!









                                                                            How do you think it
    OPPOSITE PAGE: FREEPIK. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP: JJENNIFER ROSAMOND/BIGSTOCKPHOTO.COM;
                                                                            feels to come out of
                                                                             hibernation?








                                    1   hibernate underground            3  I can dig burrows 66 feet
                                        I
                                        all winter.                          long with areas for sleeping
      GERALD MARELLA/BIGSTOCKPHOTO.COM.  February or March, I am         4  When I am scared, I make a
                                                                             and going to the bathroom!
                                    2  When I come out in


                                        hungry for grasses, fruits,
                                                                             high-pitched whistle to
                                        and tree bark.
                                                                             warn my colony or group.






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