Eastern newt

A red-spotted newt in it's terrestrial juvenile stage (called a red eft). Found near a small stream in the Smokemont region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Spring. Become a fan on Facebook! Follow me on Twitter

Red-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)

Eastern red spotted newt

The eastern newt can live 12 to 15 years.

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An Eastern Newt in Garrett Co., Maryland (9/5/2016). (Photo ID: 108002 - Psn: 5)

Orange Salamander

The Eastern Newt is one of only a few species of true salamanders native to North America. Lucky for us, they help reduce mosquito populations by feeding on larvae. Ever spot one of these guys on the forest floor during a hike?

Eastern newt. Eastern newts consume aquatic insects, such as mosquitos. This is beneficial to humans, because eastern newts may help to control insect populations. Eastern newts' skin is slightly toxic, which helps protect it from predators. #newtoinstagram #newts #newt

Image: Ken-ichi Ueda Notophthalmus viridescens The Eastern Newt spends most its life not being orange. Which must be why it's so very ...

Red eft (terrestrial juvenile stage) of the Red-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens), a common salamander of eastern North American forests. Also known as the Eastern Newt. Hocking State Forest, Ohio, USA.

Red Spotted Eastern Newt

Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) from Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Notophthalmus viridescens, Eastern Red Newt. Photo by Brad Wilson

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A fungus that has decimated salamanders in Europe could gain a foothold in America unless imports are banned, researchers say. The deadly fungus has been spread by way of the pet trade, they say.

Eastern red spotted newt