I've written a couple of papers (with co-authors) about newt abnormalities, one being about a similar case to the one here!

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What great photos of a species I've not heard of before!

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The paedomorphic smooth newt found in an Essex pond.

Now for some of my research!

A key part of British wildlife, the Smooth Newt is a common animal 🦎

In a garden pond ⛲in Essex, an unusual newt was found.

But what exactly caused it's appearance❓

📖Full natural history note here:
journals.ku.edu/reptilesanda...
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