Newts are small, aquatic creatures that can be found in both fresh and salt water environments. They have a long tail and webbed feet, which help them swim. Newts also have smooth, moist skin that helps them absorb oxygen from the water. Some newts can breathe through their skin!
While most newts do not have teeth, some species of newt - like the Chinese fire-bellied newt - do have tiny teeth on their lower jaws. These teeth are used to help thenewt eat its food (usually small insects or worms).