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Frequently Asked Questions about...

Newts

I've found a newt, what shall I do?

Quick answer
Unless the animal is in danger you do not need to move it or do anything for it.

Further information
Amphibians spend the majority of their life on land and are often found in gardens, sometimes hundreds of metres from water.

If the animal is trapped or in danger - e.g. you've found it near a road or in a part of the garden you're working on - release it into a nearby suitable habitat or another part of the garden that provides cover from predators and extreme weather, such as in a compost heap, underneath a garden shed or near/underneath dense foliage; it does not need to be in a pond.

If your garden does not seem 'amphibian-friendly' move the animal to your neighbour's garden or the nearest suitable habitat. Try not to move the animal more than a mile from where you found it. You may like to think about making your garden more beneficial for amphibians.

More on...
O Injured newt.
O Identifying newts.
O Making your garden amphibian-friendly.