The great crested newt lives only in Europe. Females, which are larger than males, can reach 7 inches in length, making these stout-bodied amphibians the continent’s largest newts. The great ...

LONDON — Keir Starmer may have seen off the Conservatives — but now he faces a slimier foe: the great-crested newt. The newly-elected U.K. prime minister has promised to “bulldoze” through red tape ...

But now the private equity boss is facing a similar problem in a more personal capacity, after the potential presence of an endangered species of newt has prevented him from ...

It is hoped the area will provide a habitat for species like the heavily-protected great crested newt. Work is expected to start in the autumn, according to Eastleigh Borough Council. The ...

A new habitat has been created for great crested newts in West Northamptonshire as part of the NatureSpace District Licensing Scheme A "five-star" reserve for great crested newts has been created ...

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Nature lovers in the Borders are hoping to protect rare newt numbers by luring them to restored ancient wetlands. Over the ...

Birds, amphibians and newts are expected to grow in numbers when a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Habitat Bank is secured in ...

The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is asking for help to raise £5,000 to save newts and pond habitats across the county.

The May 2024 survey of the pond by the Derbyshire Amphibian & Reptile Group counted 241 smooth newts, 14 great crested newts and thousands of toad tadpoles. The disused quarry is obviously an ideal ...

What does your job involve? I work in the District Level Licensing (DLL) team, a scheme which helps to create and restore a network of ponds providing vital habitat across England to benefit the Great ...