You will need to look carefully, as these adorable creatures are less than 1cm long.
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These are the young of the Hong Kong Newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis). Other Common Names include: Hong Kong Warty Newt, Ridge Back Newt, or Giant Firebelly.
The picture below gives you an idea of scale...next to a leaf on the left.
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Hong Kong newts breed in streams and pools during the wintery season from September to March. The larvae - ie baby newts - seen here, have feathery gills, which disappear after they turn into adults.
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As we move into spring newly hatched and emerging animals will be appearing everywhere, so sign up and check back for future baby posts!