Provided there is enough space and food, they tolerate other individuals nearby.Īdult Danube crested newts will move to breeding areas in the period around February to March. Additionally, they are known to hybridise with other newt species, which can contribute to a decline in pure populations.ĭanube crested newts do not have specific social requirements and mainly live solitarily. It is endangered by human caused habitat destruction, often by building dams or polluting bodies of water. Male newts are 13cm to 15cm long, females are slightly larger measuring up to 18cm in length.Ĭategorised as near-threatened, the Danube crested newt is now protected across its entire range. As with all crested newts, the species expresses sexual dimorphism where males have a distinctive spiked crest running down the length of their spine during breeding season. Sides and back of the newts are covered in black and brown skin with white and black mottling, while their belly and throat are coloured bright red and orange with dark patterns. Head to the Brazilian Pantanal, a natural region encompassing the world's largest flooded grasslands, and lend your zoo management expertise to an inspiring animal sanctuary.The Danube crested newt (or Triturus dobrogicus) is an amphibian species living in the slow-flowing waters, tributaries and surrounding woodlands of the Danube River. As well as the eight amazing additions that make up this animal-focused pack, the Wetlands Animal Pack also features an all-new challenge scenario.

These highly requested animals comprise of seven habitat species and one exhibit amphibian, and include the adorable capybara, distinctive platypus, and powerful water buffalo. Where there is water, there is life! Discover the richness of the wetlands with the Planet Zoo: Wetlands Animal Pack and embrace eight diverse new species. The Wetlands Animal Pack released simultaneously with Update 1.9. The Wetlands Animal Pack is the ninth DLC pack and tenth DLC overall available for purchase in Planet Zoo.

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