Alpine Newts
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These newts are found at relatively high altitudes and are
remarkably hardy and aquatic by nature.
The males are particularly attractive when in breeding
condition. They have a dark blue back with lighter white
markings and orange under parts.
Females are much duller, being predominantly brownish. They
lay between 300-400 eggs which can take up to a month to hatch
and metamorphosis is complete within 3 months by which time the
young newts will be over 2.5 cm long!
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