Löwen-Nachwuchs im Tiergarten – Raubtierhaus bleibt geschlossen

Im Tiergarten Nürnberg gibt es Nachwuchs bei den Asiatischen Löwen. Löwin Aarany hat am Samstag zwei Jungtiere zur Welt gebracht. Sie nimmt die...
Kaiser‘s Spotted Newts, unlike European Newts, usually live in the water all year-round. Their red colouring, similar to flamingos, is a result of them eating small crustaceans. Without them, the newts fade. The age of the animal also affects their colouring.
Amazingly, the spawn are laid during winter. After about 2 weeks the 14mm larvae hatch. After about 4 months, they lose their gills (metamorphosis). Kaiser‘s Spotted Newts become sexually mature between the ages of 2 and 4 years.
Scientific Surname | Neurergus kaiseri |
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Order | Urodela |
Family | Salamandridae |
Size | 14 cm |
Weight | 10 g |
Reproduction | till 100 eggs, hatch out after 2 weeks |
Distribution | Zagros mountains in Western Iran |
Habitat | mountain brooks, pond, karst caves |
Food | Crabs, Worms , Insektenlarven |
Livestock | highly endangered |
Lifespan | 10 Years |