Ezra Mushala

When you watch a newt moving slowly across a cool morning garden path, you might notice how its activity seems tied to the temperature around it. So are newts cold blooded? Yes, newts are cold blooded. That means they can’t control their body temperature inside like mammals or birds do. Instead, their body temperature matches … Read more

When you’re walking through a garden or exploring near a pond, you might spot small amphibians that blend perfectly with the brown leaves, soil, and tree bark around them. This makes many people wonder: are newts brown? Yes, many newts are brown. It’s actually one of the most common colors you’ll see in wild newts. … Read more

When you’re exploring around ponds and streams, you might notice newts showing a surprising range of colors. Some are brown, green, or orange, but sometimes you might see a flash of blue. This makes many people wonder: are newts actually blue? Yes, some newts can be blue. While blue isn’t the most common color, certain … Read more

When you think about how animals bring their babies into the world, you might picture mammals giving birth to live young or birds hatching from eggs. Some animals lay eggs, some give birth to live babies, and a few do a mix of both. So are newts born live? No, newts are not born live. … Read more

Many people think newts and salamanders are totally separate animals. That often leads to the question: which one gets bigger? Newts aren’t bigger than salamanders, because newts are salamanders. A newt is just one branch of the salamander family. Asking if newts are bigger than salamanders is kind of like asking if roses are bigger … Read more

A lot of people think newts are just baby salamanders that haven’t grown up yet. It makes sense at first, since they look so similar and live in many of the same places. But is that really true? Are newts just young salamanders? No, newts aren’t baby salamanders. Newts are fully grown amphibians that belong … Read more

On a quiet spring morning, if you peek into a pond, you might see tiny shapes moving among the water plants. These are baby newts, just starting life. You might wonder, do they already have legs when they hatch, or do these grow later? Newts don’t have legs when they hatch. They come out of … Read more

On a quiet spring morning, you might notice small ripples spreading across a pond. Tiny shapes float near the surface, almost too small to see. These are the first signs of a new batch of newts. But where do they start their lives? Do newts hatch in water, or do they start somewhere else? Yes, … Read more

On a quiet evening near a pond, you might spot a small, slippery creature gliding slowly through the water. Its skin looks smooth or slightly bumpy, and its tiny eyes seem to follow every ripple. You might wonder: are newts blind? Newts are not blind, but their vision is limited. They can notice movement and … Read more

On a quiet evening near a pond, you might see a small, slippery creature gliding gently through the water. Its skin looks smooth or slightly bumpy, and its tail swishes slowly from side to side. You might pause and wonder: are newts asexual? Can they make babies without a partner, or do they always need … Read more