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Great Crested Newts

Chris Sperring heads to the Somerset Levels to find out how the great crested newt prepares for a winter of hibernation.

As the weather starts to chill, Chris Sperring travels to the Somerset Levels to seek out a last glimpse of the great crested newt as it prepares for hibernation. It's at this time of year we discover why ponds that dry up are important for their breeding and how far they are prepared to travel to find a good place to haul up for winter.

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Sun 9 Nov 2014 06:35

Andre Blacker

Andre Blacker
Andre Blacker is a volunteer with the RSPB. He holds a license for handling and surveying great crested newts and works on the Ham Wall Nature Reserve in Somerset. His work involves ensuring that the habitat is maintained in a way that benefits amphibians and other wildlife on the reserve.

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  • Sun 9 Nov 2014 06:35

Natural Histories

Natural Histories

Nature that has had a profound impact on human culture and society across history.