Sep 6, 2024, 05:46 PM IST

7 animals that can freeze and still come back to life

Apurwa Amit

Alaskan woolly bear caterpillar: This caterpillar can survive freezing temperatures by producing a natural antifreeze that protects its cells from damage while frozen.

Tardigrade: They are microscopic creatures capable of surviving extreme conditions, including freezing and radiation, by entering a dehydrated state known as cryptobiosis.

Wood Frog: They have the remarkable ability to survive being frozen during winter by entering a state of suspended animation.

Iguana: They can freeze even if the temperature goes below 40 degrees fahrenheit and they can still defend themselves and “wake up” from their frozen state.

Arctic Ground Squirrel: These squirrels can withstand freezing temperatures by entering a state of hibernation and lowering their body temperature to near freezing levels.

Painted Turtle Hatchlings: They can survive being frozen in ice during winter by producing high levels of glucose in their bodies, which acts as a natural antifreeze to protect their cells.

Alligator: They can survive in frozen water by sticking their snouts above the ice to breathe, and their body temperature can drop to near freezing levels without causing harm.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports