Newts

Newts

An Alpine newt. © CreativeNature_nl/Getty

Alpine newt guide: how to identify, and how they arrived in the UK

How were alpine newts introduced to the UK, and where is their native range? Learn about this non-native species in our expert guide by PhD scientist Steve Allain.
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Great crested newt guide: where they're found, how to identify, and why they're protected

The great crested newt is the largest of the three native newt species found in the UK, and is very different to the two smaller species (smooth and palmate).
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Common toad in Devon, UK. © Mike Hill/Getty

Amphibians of the British Isles: how to identify different species, and how to help them

There are several native and non-native species of amphibians found in the UK. Learn about the different species, how to identify them, and how to help them.
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