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Smooth Newt
Lissotriton vulgaris
The Smooth Newt is a small amphibian native to much of Europe and parts of western Asia. It has a slender body, smooth skin, and is typically brown or olive with spots, with males developing a wavy crest along their back during the breeding season. Smooth Newts inhabit a variety…
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- Despite their delicate appearance, Smooth Newts produce skin toxins that can deter many predators.
- Smooth Newts can regenerate lost limbs, tails, and even parts of their heart and eyes. During the breeding season, males perform an elaborate courtship dance to attract females. Their larvae, called 'efts', breathe through feathery external gills before metamorphosing into air-breathing juveniles.
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