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Have you ever picked up a newt and noticed how slippery it feels? That slimy texture isn’t just for show, it actually helps the newt stay alive. But what’s really happening here, and why does their skin feel so slimy in the first place? Yes, newts have slimy skin, and that slime does many important … Read more

You bend down near a pond and notice a small newt slipping through the water. You might start wondering: are newts actually more aquatic than other salamanders? Yes, newts usually spend more time in water than most salamanders. While many salamanders live much of their adult lives on land, newts often go back to ponds … Read more