Bigger animals tend to live longer smaller animals (not always). Think about it- humans live longer than dogs, which live longer than rats, which live longer than bugs. However, when it comes to salamanders, this isn’t the case. Many salamander species have lifespans that far exceed those of much larger animals. Depending on the species, salamanders live … Read more
Newts are capable of living long lives. How long a newt will live depends on many factors. For wild newts, their lifespan will depend on the environment they live in, and the predators they have to deal with. The lifespan of captive newts is mainly dependent on how well their owners take of them. Depending … Read more
What do newts eat? It depends on their age and where they live. They are semi-aquatic animals, meaning they live both on land and in the water. In both these environments, they will eat pretty much any prey they can fit into their mouths. Newts are strict carnivores, meaning they eat only “meat”. Generally, they … Read more
Red salamanders are strikingly beautiful amphibians found in the eastern united states. These salamanders are bright red and have extensive black spotting on the back and sides, hence their name. But are red salamanders poisonous? Red salamanders produce a milky secretion that makes them foul-tasting to predators. This secretion is mildly poisonous and may be … Read more