111K views · 1.1K reactions | The eastern newt is both a critical part of its ecosystem and an important model organism for studies on limb regeneration, skin toxins and predator-prey dynamics. It’s also alarmingly susceptible to Bsal, a fungal pathogen, and highly likely to spread it across North America. https://news.mongabay.com/2018/12/super-spreaders-how-the-curious-life-of-a-newt-could-ignite-a-pandemic/ | Mongabay.com | Facebook

1.3K views · 32 reactions | Eastern (Red-spotted) Newt with a fly on its head. | Allegany State Park | Facebook

The eastern newt or 'red eft' (Notophthalmus viridescens) can live up to 15 years in the wild! It is common in eastern North America inhabiting small lakes, ponds, streams and nearby wet forests. These land-dwelling efts move slowly on land but are active on rainy nights.​ Video of a Red eft slowly climbing on moss in Canaan Valley, recorded by USFWS. ​ Download our free public domain footage collection at: http://ow.ly/ytE850FcukD | National Conservation Training Center

13K views · 1.5K reactions | Have you seen an eastern newt before? #nativehabitatproject #conservation #easternnewt | Native Habitat Project | Facebook