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Frequently Asked Questions about... newts:


I've found an unusually coloured newt, what is it?

The UK's amphibians are much more variable in their colouration compared to other UK wildlife. This can sometimes make identification difficult but does mean that it's more likely what you have seen is a common species with unusual colouring rather than something exotic.

Smooth newts, for example, can appear orange, cream or pale green (orange/yellow smooth newt pictured above). These are natural genetic variations in the population. 


More information:
Identifying amphibians. >>>
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