Ezra Mushala

Newts look harmless, but when you see them in your garden, pond, or forest, you might wonder: are newts invasive? Newts are not always invasive, but some can become a problem if they are moved outside their natural homes. Most native newts live quietly in balance with the local ecosystem, but newts from other places … Read more

You bend down near a pond and see a tiny creature glide through the water. Its skin looks soft, its tail sways side to side, and its body bends like a ribbon. For a moment, it looks more like a worm than anything else. That raises a common question: is a newt an invertebrate, or … Read more

When you see a newt slowly moving across a rock or floating in calm water, it doesn’t look like a smart animal. It doesn’t fetch sticks like a dog or solve puzzles like a parrot. But then you notice it recognizing its feeding spot, or hiding the moment you walk into the room, and you … Read more

You might look at a small, soft-skinned newt and think it looks fragile. Its smooth body and slow steps don’t show toughness. But then you hear stories of newts living through cold winters, moving from water to land, or even surviving in backyard ponds. So you wonder: are newts really hardy, or do they need … Read more

You might be standing in a pet store or scrolling online when a bright orange or spotted newt catches your eye. They look small, calm, and easy to care for. But then you stop and ask: are newts really high maintenance, or are they as simple as they look? Newts aren’t high maintenance compared to … Read more

You see a small newt slip across damp soil, its skin shining in the light. It looks delicate, almost harmless. But then you wonder, could it actually be dangerous? Do newts bite, sting, or release toxins? Are they safe for people, pets, and gardens? Newts are harmless if left alone. They don’t bite aggressively, damage … Read more

Maybe you’ve seen a newt at a pond, pet shop, or in a friend’s tank and thought: they look small and simple, are they easy pets? Or do they need special care that you might not notice at first? Newts are not hard to care for, but they do need specific conditions. They need clean, … Read more

You might notice a newt in your garden, pond, or near damp soil and wonder: is it harmful? Do newts bite, sting, or hurt plants? Or are they just small, harmless neighbors moving quietly through the environment? Most newts are not harmful to people, pets, or gardens. They don’t bite aggressively, mess up plants, or … Read more

You might see a tiny, smooth creature slipping through a garden pond or hiding under damp leaves and wonder: are newts actually good? Good at what, exactly? Are they good for gardens, good as pets, or just good at surviving in the wild? Newts are good in many ways. They help control pests, show when … Read more

Have you ever seen a small, smooth creature inching across wet rocks or mossy logs and wondered: can newts really climb? Newts can climb, but only a little. They are built for swimming and crawling over damp surfaces, not scaling walls or smooth surfaces. Their tiny toes, tail, and careful movements let them climb over … Read more