Frog Popsicle

Posted by Don Cook on March 12, 2005

Q: I just read the piece about over-wintering wood frogs. Here's my question: is a frozen wood frog alive?

A: Yes, the frog is definitely alive, otherwise it wouldn't be able to renew activity in the spring. It's life processes are just at a standstill although there may be a wee bit of "activity" going on within its body during this dormant period. Pretty impressive, huh!

John Wiessinger ( March 13, 2005)