California newts (Taricha torosa) are not endangered. However, California Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma californiense) are endangered.
no they just live in captivity and are scared of people.
Yes, most newts can be sold, try Caudata.org
Their habitats are being destroyed
Different kind of frogs, newts, salamanders, etc.
Mainly due to pollution & habitat loss. They breathe thrrough their skin, like other amphibians, so they are very sensitive to pollution.
The eastern newt is not endangered. The eastern newt the aquatic larvae go through a terrestrial stage before later maturing.
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Newts are Ectothermic
Yes, newts have toxins in their skin ranging from being an irritant to deadly to humans. Taricha torosa (California Newt) and Taricha granulosa (Rough Skinned Newt) are very toxic. Ingesting any of the toxins will kill a healthy adult.
In California, the southern sea otter is listed as threatened (not endangered).