Red efts are the terrestrial stage of the Eastern newt, Notophthalmus viridescens, one of the many salamanders here in the Northeast. There are many different kinds of salamanders — sirens, giant, ...

Meet the Red Eft in backyard Local columns. Jun 26, 2016. If you’ve ever doubted that water is the wellspring of life, pay attention the next time it rains.

The red eft is the terrestrial phase in the three-part life cycle of the Eastern spotted newt. This small amphibian can grow to a maximum length of about 5 inches, but only after it has gone on ...

Inge had never heard of an eft and asked my mother to ask me for more information. So, Inge, this column is for you. 3-PART LIFE CYCLE. The red eft is the terrestrial phase in the three-part life ...

Red-spotted newts grow 4 to 5 inches long, and their life span from larvae through adulthood can be 10 to 15 years, said Kubel. Another interesting newt phenomenon is newt balls.

Despite its diminutive body it was hard to miss with its orange red color that would rival the red plumage of a cardinal or the orange wings of a monarch butterfly. I knew it to be a juvenile Eastern ...

The bright red color of the eft is a terrific defense against predators. Those tiny bumps just visible on their backs contain tetrodotoxin, a deadly neurotoxin.

Enter the eastern newt, an amphibian with three different forms, whose ability to transform its body and its lifestyle makes its peers look like amateurs. All eastern newts begin life as jelly-coated ...

Red-spotted newt, or eastern newt, found outside native habitat for first time south of Everson, Wash. Amphibian experts are monitoring population, native ecology.

It also transitions from a dull yellowish-green to bright neon orange accented with vivid red spots. ... Banner photo: An eastern newt eft. Image by Steven Kersting (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Rainy spring is the perfect time for a hike in North Carolina’s mountains. Just step lightly, and keep an eye out for fellow travelers.