This Australian 27c postage stamp was issued in 1982 and features the Blue Mountains Tree Frog ( Litoria citropa ) a native to coastal and highland areas of eastern Australia, from just south of Newcastle NSW, to eastern VIC. It is often found in highland areas like the Blue Mountains, hence its name!
Freezing North American Wood Frogs
debs on Jun 9th 2008
This video has been around for a while now but is well worth posting for those who haven’t seen this amazing feat! These North American Wood Frogs freeze completely when winter comes, entering a hibernation period. They actually stop their heartbeat, and thaw when spring comes…




