Learn about the Striped Newt and the fight for its endangered species protection after recent legal developments.

Each great crested newt has a unique pattern of black spots on its orange underbelly, it said. Mr Strover said he was not sure where the idea for the haircut came from.

Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This lizard-frog ...

You’re probably familiar with the basic amphibian life plan: Start as a wriggly, water-breathing tadpole, transform into an adult that breathes air. This is the pattern followed by all our ...

You’re probably familiar with the basic amphibian life plan: Start as a wriggly water-breathing tadpole, transform into an adult that breathes air. This is the pattern followed by all our frogs and ...

The new species of newt, known as the Gaowangjie crocodile newt, was discovered in China by researchers studying at the Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve.

Man gets newt hairdo to raise amphibian awareness. 16 June 2025. Share Save. Jason Arunn Murugesu. BBC News, North East and Cumbria. Share Save. Norah Schoonman. Tim Strover wanted to help the ...

A man has cut his hair in honour of the great crested newt to raise awareness of the amphibian's plight. Tim Strover, from Appleby, told BBC Radio Cumbria he became interested in the creatures ...