The great crested newt is also known as the warty newt because it has skin that is covered in small bumps. The skin contains glands that secrete a milky, acrid-smelling substance to dissuade ...

Warty newts breed from March to June and are more vulnerable to harm during this period Walkers taking dogs into community woodland are being asked to ensure their dogs do not harm a rare and ...

the great crested newts. Known as warty newts or little dinosaurs due to their distinctive crest, they are protected across Europe. They can grow up to 17cm in length and mainly live in dark ...

"We want walkers to think of the newts when their dogs are close to the ponds," said Forestry England's Sam Pegler. Known as warty newts or little dinosaurs due to their distinctive crest ...