Among vertebrates, newts and other urodele amphibians show a remarkable capacity for regeneration. |
Viable woodlands are just as critical as clean waters for frogs, toads, turtles, salamanders, newts, and many species of reptiles. |
On the south side of the plot is a gully of ice age origin, which would hold millions of newts if development drives them a few yards south. |
Their steep slopes are the nearest thing to a rainforest in Europe, overflowing with springs and pools which are home to salamanders and newts. |
Over the next four weeks they'll be visiting the pond at night to find out if the newts are there. |
He conjures up images of water rats and crested newts killed by bulldozers. |