wood frog
US /wʊd frɑːɡ/
UK /wʊd frɑːɡ/
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boskikker
a species of frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) found in North America, known for its ability to survive freezing temperatures by producing a natural antifreeze in its body
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The wood frog can be found in forests across North America.
De boskikker is te vinden in bossen in heel Noord-Amerika.
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A unique adaptation of the wood frog is its ability to freeze solid and then thaw.
Een unieke aanpassing van de boskikker is zijn vermogen om volledig te bevriezen en vervolgens te ontdooien.