Rare palmate newts discovered thriving in Derbyshire garden pond
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Rare palmate newts discovered thriving in Derbyshire garden pond

5 May 2026 · Originally published 5 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: Country diary: Newts in the pond, commotion in the house | Mark Cocker
A homeowner in Buxton was delighted to discover a thriving colony of palmate newts living right on his doorstep. Despite being there for over a decade, the elusive creatures were only spotted after a chance glimpse of bubbles on the water's surface.
Source: Guardian Env Derbyshire
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