Newt Hoping to Mate - a photo on Flickriver

            Early spring is mating season for aquatic newts on my NC property. A male approaches females, putting his nose in the appropriate spot to assess readiness. 

If conditions are right, he wrestles her to the bottom and deposits a sperm package on a leaf, which is then absorbed through an opening called a cloaca in the female’s body.

Though not a very romantic union, the birthing process is surprisingly tender. The female lays 2 or 3 eggs per day, gently nestling them in floating plant roots for protection. Hatchlings remain there until ready to venture forth.

Taken on: June 3, 2023

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