Rolling newts?! =D

[Kietsu]

I found a video just moments ago from BBC about salamanders who roll.
And now ofc. I'm interested in finding out what sort of newt this is, just for fun.
May be fun for some of you out there to see to. =D

Rolling salamanders and caterpillars. [VIDEO]

 

[Azhael]

If i recall correctly, i think it was Hydromantes platycephalus, but apparently there are other plethodontids that can do a similar trick.
Not really a newt, by the way, newts are all included in the Salamandridae family, whereas the guys in the video are salamanders of the family Plethodontidae.
It´s great footage and the documentary is excellent!

 

[Kietsu]

Good to know =D
yeah I have never seen anything like that before and it really caught my interest =)

 

[Red Eft14]

lol I laughed seeing that.

 

[Molch]

that's pretty hilarious; though I thought the bit with the tires was kinda silly...

 

[Alejandro]

Yes. I agree with Molch.

 

[Greatwtehunter]

I've seen Plethodon cinereus and Plethodon hubrichti do this.

 

[frogman]

Loved the video. Do recall that the same salamander was shown doing the same thing in a national geographic video.