Fathom PublishingTaking it easy isn't just for some extra care and comfort during the winter months for #arcticanimals like the #ArcticGroundSquirrel. It is necessary for survival in the most brutal of conditions.
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In Extreme Cold, Some Animals Survive by Altering Life to an Unimaginably Slow Pace
Arctic ground squirrels and wood frogs exhibit incredible survival tactics, slowing metabolism to near-death states or tolerating being frozen solid. Even zebrafish embryos can suspend development when oxygen is scarce. These natural abilities to suspend vital functions offer profound insights for medical advancements in organ preservation and emergency care, potentially revolutionizing human health.
Jacques Fortier