If you spot a small, long-tailed amphibian near a forested pond, you are likely looking at a salamander or a newt. But what's the difference between a salamander and a newt? And how do you tell them ...

Two years ago, Aubree Ellison had a life-changing moment. She was on her job, hiking and inspecting Napa Land Trust’s ...

Sometimes smooth, sometimes slippery, but always unique. Introducing one of the most interesting salamander relatives: newts. Newts are found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This lizard-frog ...

Salamanders are tailed amphibians in the order Caudata (also called Urodela). They are mainly found across the Northern Hemisphere with many species depending on moist habitats and freshwater for ...

At first glance, skinks and newts have many similarities. However, potential new owners should understand that these are completely different species. They don’t even belong to the same class of ...