About This Animal

Here are some fun facts about Newts:

• What are Newts? Newts are small amphibians that look like lizards, but they’re actually more closely related to frogs and salamanders.
• Where They Live: Newts live in both water and on land. They usually stay in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
• Amazing Skin: Newts have smooth, moist skin, and they can even breathe through their skin when they're in water!
• Colorful Creatures: Some newts are brightly colored, especially the ones that are toxic to predators. Their bright colors are a warning to stay away!
• Regrowing Limbs: If a newt loses a limb, like a leg or tail, it can grow it back! This is called regeneration.
• What They Eat: Newts eat small insects, worms, and tiny water creatures.
• Life Stages: Newts start their life as eggs in water, then hatch into larvae (kind of like tadpoles), and eventually grow into adult newts.
• Long Lifespan: Newts can live for quite a few years, with some living up to 20 years!
• Hibernation: In cold weather, newts hibernate, which means they sleep through the winter to save energy.
• Important Role: Newts help keep the balance in their ecosystems by controlling insect populations.