Was driving down from Paradise Meadows last week and spotted a rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) crossing the road. I quickly stopped and helped it to some leaves on the other side of the pavement. Rough-skinned Newt | Taricha granulosa You can read more about Rough-skinned newts in British Columbia at the Ministry of Environment’s Frogwatch fact sheet on Rough-skinned newts.
Taricha granulosa
Rough-skinned Newts on the Move
Rough-skinned newts are common and regularly seen on the west coast of British Columbia. Knowing something about these cute wandering amphibians can be a great way to start conversations. I recently had a call from a woman in Parksville today who had discovered a rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa). She was wondering if she had reason to be concerned because she …