More than 100 known species of newts are found in North America, Europe, North Africa and Asia. Newts metamorphose through three distinct developmental life stages: aquatic larva, …

Nov 25, 2025 · Salamanders and newts are both long-tailed amphibians, but what's the difference between them?

Learn about the different types of newts - how they look, where and how long they live, what they eat, adaptations, interesting facts, pictures, and more.

Newts are a fascinating group of amphibians that are sometimes mistakenly thought of as lizards because of their semi‑aquatic habits and sleek bodies. They have a rich evolutionary history, a …

Learn about 10 types of newts in North America, their features, habitats, and adaptations that help them thrive both in water and on land.

Eastern newts are yellow or greenish-brown with black-bordered red spots on their backs and lighter, yellow bellies with black spots. They have slightly moist, rough skin. This species …

In the European newts (Triturus) and western North American newts (Taricha), the larvae metamorphose into terrestrial juveniles that remain terrestrial as adults; adults return to water …

May 27, 2024 · Newts are a group of aquatic salamanders that have undergone a fascinating evolution over time. They are believed to have originated around 180 million years ago during …

Feb 27, 2025 · Newts are fascinating amphibians known for their unique life cycle, striking appearance, and remarkable regenerative abilities. Found across North America, Europe, and …

May 23, 2025 · Newts, aquatic amphibians from the Salamandridae family, belong to the Pleurodelinae subfamily. They undergo three stages of metamorphosis and resemble lizards …