We spotted this little guy in the pasture following a heavy rain and herded it out of harms way into some taller weeds by the fenceline
The red eft ~ the terrestrial juvenile stage of the red spotted newt
Beginning as a tadpole, the newt then lives for 2 to 3 years in this beautiful bright orange stage
As an adult, it turns green with red spots and once again takes to the water
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What a beautiful little creature.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen one of these - beautiful colors! And very interesting life cycle!
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute. Way to keep your eyes out.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with this "bright" little creature....great photo.
ReplyDeleteA beauty! I always love seeing these guys!
ReplyDeletereally beautiful! so neat to see!
ReplyDeleteSomething new to me. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love lizards of all kinds and colors, but rarely see any here. So this is an amphibian rather than a reptile, I guess. Whatever ....it is a delightful color!
ReplyDeleteWow, the time has flown by, I can't believe it's Wednesday already... I've been outside painting the house everyday, all day! Love your entry, thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #40!
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