![]() ![]() ![]() And while this is based in colonial folklore, not science, what is scientifically amazing is how the woolly bear caterpillar is able to survive winter. These little creatures have an orange waistband stripe, whose width is rumored to predict how long winter might be. I’m talking about the woolly bear caterpillar, or Isabella tiger moth. They’re furry, rotund, and famous for their rumored weather forecasting skills. ![]() Martha Weiss: So there are caterpillars that have been reported to be put into an ice cube and frozen, and then when the ice cube melts, they can get up and walk away.įurby: You may have seen them scooting around on leaf litter in the fall. Kate Furby: Some caterpillars have evolved with antifreeze in their body cavities, allowing them to become cater-Popsicles to survive cold winters. ![]()
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