Common Newt Quiz

1. What kind of animal is a newt?
  • Arthropod
  • Amphibian
  • Invertebrate
2. What other name is the Common Newt known as?
  • Smooth Newt
  • Rough Newt
  • Slimy Newt
3. What type of diet does a newt have?
  • Herbivorous
  • Omnivorous
  • Carnivorous
4.When is it the best time to tell male and female newts apart?
  • When they are hunting
  • During hibernation
  • During breeding season
5. What does a male newt develop during breeding season that the female newt does not?
  • A longer tail
  • A crest
  • Large spots
6. What scientific 'Order' do newts belong to?
  • Testudines
  • Caudata
  • Squamata
7. Where do newts tend to hunt for their food?
  • In deep parts of water
  • Near the surface of water
  • On the river bank
8. How often do newts shed their skin?
  • Once a week
  • Once a month
  • Once a year
9. How do newts catch their prey?
  • With their tongues
  • With their tiny teeth
  • They grasp it with their limbs
10. How long is the average life span of the Common Newt?
  • 2 years
  • 4 years
  • 6 years

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