Frog Survival and Mosquito Behavior

The video explores the remarkable survival of the wood frog, which can freeze solid during winter and thaw in spring without damage, thanks to a natural antifreeze produced by its liver. As spring arrives, mosquitoes emerge in Alaska, seeking blood from any available source, including frogs.

What happens to the wood frog during the winter months?

• It freezes solid with no pulse or breath.

• It stays active under the snow.

• It hibernates in a cave.

• It migrates to a warmer climate.

How does the wood frog begin to revive in the spring?

• By eating stored food.

• By moving to a warmer area.

• By thawing from the inside out.

• By absorbing sunlight.

What role does the frog's liver play in its survival?

• It stores food for the winter.

• It produces a syrupy antifreeze.

• It generates heat to keep the frog warm.

• It helps the frog breathe underwater.

What happens to the frog after it thaws?

• It remains inactive for a few more weeks.

• It immediately seeks out food.

• It leaps towards the nearest pond.

• It starts to hibernate again.

What is notable about the mosquito population in Alaska?

• They are more numerous than in any jungle on earth.

• They only appear every few years.

• They are less than in any jungle on earth.

• They do not affect cold-blooded animals.

What is the first action of mosquitoes upon emerging?

• They seek shelter.

• They look for food.

• They immediately seek blood.

• They migrate to warmer areas.

Which creatures are not immune to mosquito bites in Alaska?

• Fish

• Warm-blooded animals

• Birds

• Cold-blooded frogs