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Frozen Alive & Birth From a Back: The Secret Superpowers of Frogs


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Think you know frogs? Think again. Beyond the familiar ribbit and lily pad lies a world of biological marvels that defy belief. In this episode of Daily Nuggetz, we leap into the astonishing and often bizarre lives of frogs to uncover their hidden superpowers.

Discover the North American wood frog, a creature that can survive being frozen solid for months, with its heart completely stopped. Learn about the glass frog's incredible vanishing act—a feat of active camouflage where it hides nearly 90% of its red blood cells in its liver to become transparent. We'll also explore some of the most extreme parenting strategies on the planet, from the Surinam toad whose young erupt from its back , to the now-extinct gastric-brooding frog that repurposed its stomach into a functional womb.  


From gliding through the air to using their eyeballs to swallow, this episode is packed with mind-bending facts that reveal why frogs are some of the most extraordinary survivors on Earth. You'll never look at a frog the same way again.

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Daily NuggetzBy Josh and Jemma