California newt facts for kids
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T. torosa
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The California newt (Taricha torosa) is a species of newts. They are also called the orange bellied newt. They can grow to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. They have toxic skin. Because of this, the only predator of the California newt are garter snakes. California newts lives in California.
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Images for kids
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California newt in a Southern Californian riparian habitat.
See also
In Spanish: Tritón de California para niños
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