Natural World Facts Quiz

What do newts do in spring after hibernating on land?

• They stay on land to hunt insects.

• They climb trees to find food.

• They return to water to breed.

• They migrate to the ocean.

Which of the following is NOT a native newt species in the UK?

• Smooth newt

• Palmate newt

• Great Crested newt

• Spotted newt

During the breeding season, what change occurs in male newts?

• They lose their tails.

• They develop a crest.

• They become smaller.

• They change their diet.

How do newt larvae differ from frog and toad tadpoles?

• They are born on land.

• They are larger in size.

• They have feathery gills around the head.

• They have a different color.

Where can newts be found during late summer and autumn?

• Under wood and rocks on land

• In the desert

• In trees

• In the ocean