Lifecycle of the Great Crested Newt

1. Eggs are laid on the leaves of water plants. The female folds the leaves over to conceal them.
2. 3 weeks.
3. 6 weeks. The front legs develop first, unlike frogs in which the back legs develop first.
4. 10 weeks.
5. 1 year.
6. Adult male, 2 - 4 years, in breeding condition. Up to 150mm long.
   
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