Newts - Facts for Kids

A terrestrial juvenile eastern newt, known as an eft, crawling on a moss-covered surface. The small amphibian is reddish-brown or orange with a rough skin texture and small red spots with black borders along its back. It has a rounded tail and small legs.

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Facts About Newts For Kids

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Newts belong to a special group of animals called amphibians, just like frogs and salamanders, which means they can live both in water and on land!

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