Infrared Newt Video

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On discovering there was an infrared function on my video camera, I took it upon myself to lurk around in my newt room, like a lunatic, in the pitch dark waiting for something to happen.

Not much did but I know you all enjoy a video so here it is... complete with ghostly soundtrack.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhf_VcVdrIY
 
That was really fun to watch! I especially liked the infrared shot of the maculatum.
 
What is being eaten at 1:13 ?
 
That raised a chuckle or two ( good choice of music!) ....very enjoyable Mark.
 
Very cool video Mark. Loved the eyes on some of them, looked very cool.
 
This video has confirmed my suspicion: crested newts do mate 24/7!
 
Hi Mark!
Great vid, you have a huge collection of animals!
I admire you.

I second Gregh, I want this on my iPod too! Would you mind sending your video to me? I won't try to pass it off as my own, of course.
 
IanFaux – in answer to your question on Youtube the species at 0:46 is Eurycea guttolineata. The other plethodontid featured is Desmognathus conanti.

Jen – I failed to get good footage of other species courting but the Triturus, Mesotriton, Cynops and of course Pleurodeles were all observed courting in the dark. They’re like “Bacardi” – any time, any place, anywhere.

micstarz said:
Would you mind sending your video to me?
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The file is too large to email. My I-pod has Youtube built in but I suppose it depends which model you have – there’s a new one every week :rolleyes:.
 
Mark said:
IanFaux – in answer to your question on Youtube the species at 0:46 is Eurycea guttolineata. The other plethodontid featured is Desmognathus conanti.

Jen – I failed to get good footage of other species courting but the Triturus, Mesotriton, Cynops and of course Pleurodeles were all observed courting in the dark. They’re like “Bacardi” – any time, any place, anywhere.


The file is too large to email. My I-pod has Youtube built in but I suppose it depends which model you have – there’s a new one every week :rolleyes:.
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Allrighty. Then can I have your permission to use a downloader to download the file off Youtube?
 
That was an awesome video. Which species was it eating the mealworm at 1:13?
 
micstarz said:
Allrighty. Then can I have your permission to use a downloader to download the file off Youtube?
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Feel free. You'll have to be quick though because youtube will probably mute the music for infringing copyright.
 
Really enjoyed it, and nice piece of music indeed!
 
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