Meet the ultimate tiny arctic survivor that freezes its brain for 8 months and wakes up just perfect!
An Arctic ground squirrel survives brutal winters by entering a deep hibernation. Its body temperature plummets to below freezing, and its heart rate slows dramatically. Remarkably, the squirrel wakes up unharmed after months. Scientists study this tiny creature's brain protection mechanisms, hoping for breakthroughs in human medicine and space travel.
An Arctic ground squirrel survives brutal winters by entering a deep hibernation. Its body temperature plummets to below freezing, and its heart rate slows dramatically. Remarkably, the squirrel wakes up unharmed after months. Scientists study this tiny creature's brain protection mechanisms, hoping for breakthroughs in human medicine and space travel.
