Why do newts live in a pond

Smooth newt Scientific name: Lissotriton vulgaris. You are likely to spot the smooth newt in your garden or local pond. It breeds in water in summer and spends the rest of the year in grassland and woodland, hibernating over winter. Species information Category Amphibians. Statistics Length: cm Average lifespan: 6 years. When to see March to October. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page.

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These are the best pond plants to encourage any newts species to breed in your pond:. Photos show the folded leaves of Myosotis scorpioides Myosotis palustris used by a female newt and a closeup of the egg inside the folded leaf.

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