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Mountain Stone Weta

Hemideina maori

About

A freeze-tolerant weta found in alpine regions of New Zealand. It shelters under rocks and can survive being frozen solid during harsh winters.

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Did You Know?

It can survive temperatures as low as -10Β°C by allowing ice to form in its body fluids without cell damage.