For comprehensive information about the New Forest National Park
***** For information about New Forest access restrictions and related matters, check out the Forestry England website. *****
New Forest reptiles and amphibians - an introduction
A slow worm disturbed whilst
crossing a Forest track at Fritham
crossing a Forest track at Fritham
Encouraged by the relatively mild climate, all Britain’s native reptiles are present in the New Forest – that’s adders, grass snakes, smooth snakes, slow worms, common lizards and incredibly scarce sand lizards.
Amphibians also breed in permanent or temporary pools, including, of course, common frogs and toads, and also smooth, palmate and great crested newts.
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** New Forest ponies and other animals**
Sadly, 58 animals were killed - 35 ponies, 13 cows, 8 donkeys and 2 sheep, whilst a further 32 were injured - 3 pigs, 9 donkeys, 11 cows and 9 ponies.
(Forty-three accidents occurred in daylight, 15 at twilight and 101 in the dark. Twenty-seven accidents were not reported by the driver involved).
Here's just one horrific example - Three donkeys killed in collision with van at notorious New Forest blackspot (Advertiser and Times)
** Always take care when driving **