The Life Cycle of the Newt
Saturday, 31 May 2025
This short ten minute film by the British Council provides as much information about the life cycle of the newt as anyone really needs unless they wish to become a herpetologist – the scientific term for someone who studies reptiles and amphibians professionally. Even though it was made in 1942 (during World War II no less), I don’t think you will find a more accurate and succinct description of the life cycle of this charming amphibian.
It focuses on the Smooth Newt and with some great photography
for its time, looks at the process from conception to the point when the tiny
but fully-formed newt leaves the pond for land, where it will stay for three
years until ready to reproduce itself. Watch
this wonderful short film below.
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