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Wood frog

Arctic fox
Emperor penguins

body fat enable it to withstand temperatures
as low as -40°F (-40°C). Similar conditions
cold Canadian winters, wood frogs freeze
solid then thaw out the following spring.
emperor penguins as they huddle

COLD ON LAND The arctic fox’s thick coat and insulating are tolerated in the Antarctic by male together, incubating eggs. During bitterly

Desert jerboa

Camel of waterless deserts. The desert jerboa does not drink, shelters from the daytime heat in a burrow, and emerges at night to feed on seeds from which it gets the moisture it needs. Camels tolerate high temperatures and can go without water for weeks, then when water is available, make up the loss in minutes.

DESERT HEAT Some animals thrive in the scorching heat

DESERT PUPFISH Found in the desert springs of southwest North America, this small fish is very tolerant of harsh conditions. It can survive in water that is six times saltier than the sea and as hot as 113°F (45°C). US_112_113_life_in_extreme.indd 112

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