GREAT WATER NEWT 
one is encountered, but being so much less social at 
breeding time than Frogs and Toads, it is only to be 
expected that introductions to them (except in water) 
are few and far between. Blackish, brown, or olive, 
with dark spots, is the colouration above. ‘There are 
white spots on the sides, and the orange under parts 
bear spots of black, or marblings. The dorsal crest of 
Great Walter Newt, 
male bo, female. 
the male has already been mentioned, but it remains to 
be stated that in this sex the head is marbled with black 
and white in Spring, and the tail is relieved with a band 
of silver-colour along the sides. 'The female’s appendage 
is Orange without any markings. The yellow toes are 
ringed with black, and the toes of the hind limbs are 
free and not webbed. ‘The skin is warty, and the crest is 
carried well over the back, being highest in the centre. 
The serrated edge is a prominent feature. 
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