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Newts
Our three native newts belong to the caudata family – amphibians with tails. Two of these species are relatively common and often seen in garden ponds. There are also one or two exotic newt species that are occasionally seen in the wild.
Great crested newt
Palmate newt Smooth newt
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Non native newts
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