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How the Woolly Bear Caterpillar Does Something Pretty Amazing to Survive the Winter

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Survival Strategies of the Woolly Bear Caterpillar

Learn about the incredible adaptations of the Woolly Bear Caterpillar that allow it to survive freezing temperatures during winter, including its spiky fuzz for protection, biochemical tricks to lower its freezing point, and moving water out of its cells. Explore the potential impact of climate change on caterpillar populations.

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