Great crested newt (Triturus cristata) underwater. It is named for the large crest that develops on the backs of the males in the mating season. The juveniles lack the dark-spotted orange bellies of the adults. This newt can reach 11-18 centimetres in length,feeding at night on invertebrates in and around water. It hibernates in the winter. The great crested newt is found in northern Europe,and is protected under European law | |
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