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How deep does the water in a pond have to be for hibernating frogs to survive in Toronto? If the pond freezes completely, will the frogs survive?

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Frogs usually do not have any trouble surviving the winters if there is adequate mud under a pond. Frozen over ponds actually insulate the lower areas and ground warmth keep the mud above freezing.

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