Breaking News: Salamanders Defy Extreme Cold in Groundbreaking Discovery
Scientists have made a stunning discovery in Canada's Algonquin Provincial Park, where blue-spotted salamanders have been found active below the normal freezing point of body fluids. This phenomenon, known as "supercooling," has left researchers amazed.
Researchers observed the salamanders on land at Bat Lake in late winter, despite the lake being frozen and ice covering the ground. "We noticed that okay, there's still ice on the ground, the lake's still frozen, but for some weird reason, there were blue-spotted salamanders on land," said a researcher.
This incredible ability to withstand extreme cold has been documented in blue-spotted salamanders, which are commonly found in the region. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about the limits of salamander survival.
The study's findings have significant implications for our understanding of salamander biology and ecology. Researchers are eager to learn more about the mechanisms behind this remarkable adaptation.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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