It looks dead for months, its body packed with ice. But when spring arrives, this unassuming frog thaws back to life.

Imagine disliking winter so much that you appear to die when it begins, only to come back to life in the spring. That’s essentially what the incredible wood frog does (well, almost) to survive the ...

Discover how North America’s amphibians and reptiles survive winter’s chill. From freeze-tolerant wood frogs to anoxia-resistant turtles and communal snake dens, these herps use astonishing strategies ...

Missouri is home to some strange wildlife. And winter weather shows just how strange-but-true some native critters can be.