Dan - did you take all of those pics. They are something. The one with the newts on the grass in an agressive posture is something. I'v never seen one do that.
I did take those pictures, the ones of the "aquatic phase" newt I took just last Saturday. He was pretty upset after being hauled out of the pond. He wanted that worm!
The "terrestrial phase" newt I saw March 15th. Here's a close-up:
Don't worry, I wet my fingers first, handled him gently, AND washed before eating! (I think I did...)
