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Palmate Newt
Lissotriton helveticus
The Palmate Newt is a small, slender amphibian native to Western Europe, recognized for its smooth skin and subtle coloration. Males display a distinct filament at the tip of their tails and black webbing on their hind feet during the breeding season, while females are generally…
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- Palmate Newts can shed their tails to escape predators, and the tail will gradually regenerate over time.
- Male Palmate Newts grow a distinctive tail filament and webbed hind feet during the breeding season. Unlike some other newts, they do not develop a crest along their backs. They are highly tolerant of acidic ponds that many other amphibians avoid.
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