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    Smooth newt

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

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    Palmate newt

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

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    Great crested newt

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

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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!

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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: 26th April, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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: 26th April, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Non-native amphibians

Non-native amphibians

Information on non-native amphibians Read more

Published: 24th June, 2016

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Garden Dragon Watch

Garden Dragon Watch

Help record amphibians and reptiles in your garden Read more

Published: 21st June, 2016

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Rob Ward

newts FAQs

newts FAQs

Answers to some frequently asked questions about... newts! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 23rd January, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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: 20th January, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Report your sightings!

Report your sightings!

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

Published: 1st March, 2016

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

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