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Lizards move much faster than newts (Ben Limburn)WILDLIFE INFORMATION SERVICE

Frequently Asked Questions about... lizards:


How do I tell the difference between newts and lizards?

Many people confuse newts and lizards as they can be a similar size and colour.

Lizards (pictured right) have scaly skin whereas newts possess smooth skin (which can look velvety on land) or skin with a bumpy, 'warty' texture. Lizards are much more likely to scurry away very quickly when disturbed, whereas newts will make slower 'lumbering' movements (generally speaking - if you can catch it, it's a newt).

If you have a chance for a closer look you could count the number of toes on the front pair of legs - newts have four toes, lizards have five.


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