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Wildlife in Winter

Exploring the winter survival strategies of wildlife

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February 5, 2022

Collagen

By riedererjt

Collagen holds the muscle fibers together and can make the meat tough. Collagen decomposes and makes the meat (beef or mice) more tender as a carcass ages.

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Survival Strategies

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