Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts
OverviewThe Italian Crested Newt (Triturus carnifex), also known as the Balkan crested newt or warty newt, is one of Europe’s most magnificent, imposing, and prehistoric-looking amphibians. Belonging to the celebrated crested newt species complex (genus...
Amphibians > Salamanders & Newts
OverviewThe Palmate Newt (Lissotriton helveticus) is a charming, miniature European salamandrid celebrated for its remarkable tolerance of acidic, nutrient-poor upland waters. Widespread throughout western Europe from the heathlands of Great Britain to the mountains...
Amphibians > Frogs & Toads
OverviewThe Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) is a charismatic, medium-sized water frog native to the sun-warmed peat bogs, fens, and woodland ponds of northern and central Europe. The smallest of Europe’s native ‘green frogs’ (Ranidae), it is...
Amphibians > Frogs & Toads
OverviewThe Marsh Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) is the largest native water frog in Europe, celebrated for its robust physique, aquatic dominance, and deafening, laugh-like breeding choruses. Belonging to the family Ranidae, this prolific green water frog is indigenous...
