The earthworms in the mountains of southeastern Australia release their own slime (called mucus) into the soil, live for 20 years, and move about underneath snow at soil temperatures of 0(C or 32(F, all winter long.
Happy accident
Happy accident A natural antifreeze found in the blood of
Antarctic cod allows them to thrive in icy waters. Scientists have
discovered a gene in the fish which, millions of years ago, was
copied incorrectly. This gene allowed the natural antifreeze to
develop from a digestive protein, aiding the fish to adapt to the
freezing waters of the Antarctic. 2 OCTOBER 1999, P. 6
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