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 ...

The great crested newt is protected by law and must be removed before construction works begins. Missing the deadline would mean a delay of nearly a year. Crest Nicholson must remove the newts ...

Work to restore derelict farm ponds on the Mendips has provided three new habitats for great crested newts. The Reptile and Amphibian Group for Somerset said the aim was for the ponds to act as ...