FAQs about newts: found in garden

Smooth newts are common in gardens (Fred Holmes)

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Frequently Asked Questions about... newts:

I've found a newt in my garden, what shall I do?

Amphibians spend the majority of their life on land and are often found in gardens, sometimes hundreds of metres from ponds/water. Smooth newts can be quite common in urban areas and gardens are an important amphibian habitat in their own right.

If the animal is trapped or in danger, release it into another part of the garden that provides cover from predators and extreme weather; for example in a compost heap, underneath a garden shed or near/underneath dense foliage; it does not need to be in a pond. If your garden does not seem 'amphibian-friendly' move the animal to your neighbour's garden or the nearest suitable habitat.

If you come across an injured amphibian, please see the FAQ 'I've found an injured newt, what shall I do?'.

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