Red spotted newt

Description:

Eastern newts dwell in small lakes, ponds, and streams or near-by wet forests. They can coexist in an aquatic environment with small, noncarnivorous fish, as their skin secretes a poisonous substance when the newt is threatened or injured. They have lifespans of 12 to 15 years in the wild, and may grow to five inches in length. The strikingly colored (orange) juvenile stage, which is land-dwelling, is often known as the red eft. Some sources blend the general name of the species and the red-spotted newt subspecies name into eastern red-spotted newt (although there is no "western" one). - From Wikipedia

Notes:

I was lucky to find another newt this week. This one is older because the color was not as vibrant as the young one I spotted last time. They are so cute and peaceful looking because of the slowness of the way they walk. But, be careful. Here is video from National Geographic to show how toxic this creature could be. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvBi5Wv8-...