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Question: Do newts yawn?

EasternNewtLove

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So, like the title says, do newts yawn? I was stalking my newts with my dads camera and through the lens, Napoleon opened his mouth suddenly almost as if he was yawning. I was testing out the cameras other settings so it wasn't the best setting but I do have a picture. Its got a blue tint over all though... Needless to say, I was in a rush and had no time to change the setting and am a little upset about the blueness of it. Anybody know any programs I could use to fix the color? Anyway, here is the picture!
 

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My newts yawn all the time. Usually they are shedding. Here are some of my axolotl.

(In the last one he seems to be saying WOW!)
 

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I've only caught mine yawning a couple times. It's always a little disconcerting to see down the Tunnel of Doom.
 
I quite like the blue tint. I've seen mine yawning plenty of times, but I'd always wondered why they did it; shedding makes sense.
 
Almost any photo editing software would allow you to correct the color. I use photoshop, don't know what else is available.
 
My newts yawn often when they finish a meal. I wonder if it's actually more of a burp and a way to let out some air that they took in while feeding.
 
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