While the California newt may appear non-threatening and cute, this critter is actually very toxic. Here's why you should ...

Taricha newts are a highly toxic species found in the Pacific coastal region. They possess a powerful neurotoxin called Tetrodotoxin that seeps from their skin. The toxin, which is the same one ...

Newts will eat various live food, like earthworms, or a commercial amphibian diet. Their slimy skin acts as a barrier against bacteria, so they’re more of a look-don’t-touch kind of pet.

smooth skin and visible eyes, just in front of three gill pairs, according to the study. The adult newts grow to about 5.2 inches long with a dark gray body and bright orange accents, according to ...

Crater Lake's famously pure water and a newt that calls the lake home are under threat from the explosion of an invasive crayfish, leading to potential action under the Endangered Species Act ...

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A new species of crocodile newt, Tylototriton soimalai, has been discovered on Doi Soi Malai in Tak Province, Thailand. This ...

The puddles form little muddy oases for creatures that depend on standing water for their life cycle. One of those animals is ...