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  1. Reptiles & Amphibians
  2. Newts

Newts

There are three native newt species in the UK as well as several non-native species. Take a look at the pages below to find out more about where to find them, how to identify them, their lifecycles and protection. There are also frequently asked question pages that should answer any other queries!

Download our amphibian identification guide!

And don't forget to REPORT YOUR SIGHTINGS!

Smooth newt

Smooth newt

Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Palmate newt

Palmate newt

Where to find the palmate newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Great crested newt

Great crested newt

Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Non-native amphibians

Non-native amphibians

Information on non-native amphibians Read more

Published: 24th June, 2016

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Abby Louis

Garden Dragon Watch

Garden Dragon Watch

Help record amphibians and reptiles in your garden Read more

Published: 21st June, 2016

Updated: 8th March, 2021

Author: Rob Ward

Newts FAQs

Newts FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about... Newts! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

Dragons in your Garden

Dragons in your Garden

Take simple steps to encourage frogs, toads, newts, snakes and lizards into your garden! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 4th March, 2021

Author: Abby Louis

Report your sightings!

Report your sightings!

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen Read more

Published: 1st March, 2016

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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    Recovering the pool frog – England’s rarest amphibian

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    Slow-worm

    Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Adder

    Adder

    where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Natterjack toad

    Natterjack toad

    Where to find the natterjack toad, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

    Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Great crested newt

    Great crested newt

    Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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    Smooth newt

    Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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Updated: 14th October, 2020

Author: Kim Boughey

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