seandelevan
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I built my pond(roughly 1000 gallons) in 2016. It’s home to about 15 goldfish. Of course all sorts of frogs and toads immediately made it their home as well. All the critters successfully mated there as well.
But today there was a surprise. Two eastern newts mating. I’ve included a video. I counted 3 others merrily swimming about as well. The goldfish didn’t pay them no mind. This is mind blowing to me. I’m well aware of the long complicated life cycle of an eastern newt I’m shocked about how all of a sudden they have arrived. I do live out in the country but in the 4 years of living out here I’ve never seen an eft or any species of salamander for that matter on my 2 acres of wooded property. And I’ve turned over many a log and rock in 4 years here. There are no other lakes or ponds near me. There is a river about a mile away but a highway splits between it and my house. I’m not complaining by any means, but this is really cool!
But today there was a surprise. Two eastern newts mating. I’ve included a video. I counted 3 others merrily swimming about as well. The goldfish didn’t pay them no mind. This is mind blowing to me. I’m well aware of the long complicated life cycle of an eastern newt I’m shocked about how all of a sudden they have arrived. I do live out in the country but in the 4 years of living out here I’ve never seen an eft or any species of salamander for that matter on my 2 acres of wooded property. And I’ve turned over many a log and rock in 4 years here. There are no other lakes or ponds near me. There is a river about a mile away but a highway splits between it and my house. I’m not complaining by any means, but this is really cool!
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