{"product_id":"smooth-newt-magnet","title":"Palmate newt magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the smooth newt (\u003cem\u003eLissotriton vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e), the hidden dragon of the European garden pond. Out of the water, it is modest and inconspicuous—but in spring, when the breeding season begins, the male transforms into a spectacular creature: an orange spotted belly, a wavy dorsal crest, and a vibrant courtship display that makes it one of Europe's most fascinating amphibians. A miniature dragon in your own garden pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic spotted skin and elegant build of this enchanting garden dweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e (but locally declining)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (severely declined due to loss of ponds and water quality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden ponds, ditches, pools, and damp areas throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of ponds, water pollution, fish in ponds, habitat fragmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predator of mosquito larvae, snails, and insects; prey for herons, otters, and snakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males perform a complex courtship display—they wave their tails to send pheromones to the female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the breeding season, the male develops a wavy dorsal crest and an orange spotted belly—one of the most spectacular transformations of all European amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales individually wrap each egg in an aquatic plant leaf—a time-consuming but effective protective mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth newts breathe partly through their skin and must regularly surface for air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey hibernate on land under leaf litter, stones, or log piles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the breeding season, they leave the water and live entirely on land until the following spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can live up to 14 years in the wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to attract smooth newts to your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a garden pond with submerged aquatic plants and shallow edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide moist shelters—log piles, stones, and dense vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave long grass and leaf litter near the pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid fish—they eat newt eggs and larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate wildlife corridors connecting to other ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding guide for your garden\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe collaborate with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors—one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – so you directly contribute to the preservation of the smooth newt and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to the hidden dragon of the European garden pond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034834284893,"sku":"78x53-Smooth-Newt","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/Kleine_watersalamander_magneet_Backyard_Heroes.png?v=1778527803","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/smooth-newt-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}