How do stray dogs and cats survive in frigid temperatures?

How do stray dogs and cats survive in frigid temperatures?
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GQ. I’ve heard that cats and other small animals sometimes go up under a recently-driven car where it’s warm, but I know they don’t stay warm too long.
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