Newt facts you never knew
03 May 2024Form 5 went on a science trip to Horton Kirby this week. Here are some quotes from the class about their experiences on the day.
I enjoyed the pond dipping because it gave me an opportunity to see all the larvae and especially the newts!
Here are some facts I learned:
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male newts have spots on their tummies
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male newts dance and try to impress the female newts
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newts live up to 14 years
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female newts lay 200 to 300 eggs one at a time
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newts are mostly found in March to June
I really enjoyed going to the river and learning about the plants that we saw on the way. I really liked pond dipping too and seeing what I caught from the pond, especially the newt that I got.
