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Biology

The Physiological Responses of Desert Amphibians to Water Scarcity

Quick fact

Some desert frogs, like the water-holding frog, can stay underground for up to two years during droughts, wrapped in a waterproof cocoon that reduces water loss to almost zero.

Why this is interesting

Imagine being a frog in the desert, where water is scarce and temperatures soar. How do these amphibians survive months without a drop?