What do Newts Eat? The Ultimate Guide

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Palmate newt eating fish

What do newts eat? It depends on their age and where they live. They are semi-aquatic animals, meaning they live both on land and in the water. In both these environments, they will eat pretty much any prey they can fit into their mouths. Newts are strict carnivores, meaning they eat only “meat”. Generally, they … Read more

Are Red Salamanders Poisonous to Humans or Pets?

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Northern Red Salamander Photo by: Peter Paplanus/flickr

Red salamanders are strikingly beautiful amphibians found in the eastern united states. These salamanders are bright red and have extensive black spotting on the back and sides, hence their name. But are red salamanders poisonous?  Red salamanders produce a milky secretion that makes them foul-tasting to predators. This secretion is mildly poisonous and may be … Read more