Newt activity

[oregon newt]

Does newt activity usually depend on the species and whether they are aquatic or terrestrial? If so, which ones are more active than others?

 

[chrisrolinski]

My red spotted newt seems to be very active on land - climbing over logs, leaves etc, and laying on moss. It never sits still in the same place - except to hid under a log! I have only seen it in the water a few times, and it either just dashes around trying to find land again, or sits perfectly still.

 

[freves]

In general, aquatic species tend to be more active during the day than terrestrial species. There are exceptions both ways however.
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