Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

6 responses to “Frozen”

  1. This is true?
    “Underneath the frozen upper layer, the water remains in its liquid form and does not freeze. Also, oxygen is trapped beneath the layer of ice. As a result, fish and other aquatic animals find it possible to live comfortably in the frozen lakes and ponds.”

    1. I think that’s more or less it. These carp are extremely slowed down, but still breathing, still occasionally moving a fin or tail.

  2. Thank you. I am relieved!!!

    1. Some frogs can go into a body state with a temperature below freezing… as long as they stay dry. Turtles bury themselves in the muck, mostly shut down, stop breathing, use their skin to outgas.

  3. Kocham

    1. Dziękuję Ci.

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