Newts

 Das bis zu 18 cm groÃ�e Kammmolch-Männchen (Triturus cristatus) verlässt sattgefressen den Froschlaich-Ballen. (Solvin Zankl)Newt populations have fallen across the world because of pollution or destruction of their breeding sites and terrestrial habitats.  The IUCN Red List categorises the species as ‘lower risk’ Although the other UK species, the smooth newt and palmate newt are not listed, the sale of either species is prohibited under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

 

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