L.A.'s only species of newt is showing signs of severe distress, troubling researchers and raising questions about the impacts of the drought and climate change.

Red spotted newt

September, 2009. Beaver Island, MI.

Another Rough Skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa) in my neighborhood woods today. I moved him [ yes it was a him] off the trail.....but just had to snap a shot before putting him down.

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While we all are sheltering in place, many other critters are on the move and enjoying the break from human activities. One animal taking advantage of this is the Sierra newt. Curious about these little guys? Read on to see some of the most frequently asked questions answered. Details

The rough-skinned newt is a small salamander found in North America, well known for its powerful poison. Scientific Classification Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Amphibia Order Caudata Family Salamandridae Genus Taricha Scientific Name Taricha granulosa Quick Information Other Names Oregon newt, rough-skin newt, Pacific Coast newt Physical Description Color: Light-brown to brownish-black or olive on […]

Rough skinned newt