Unusual Winter Activity Observations of Two Newt Species (Ommatotriton ophryticus & Triturus ivanbureschi) from the Anatolian Peninsula

Interactions between the internal regulation and environment drive biophysiological patterns of amphibians. It is well known phenomenon that newts in northern hemisphere are tend to have hibernation strategies winter seasons. However, activity record for quite rare. Therefore, we would like report two cases from Anatolia, Turkey via newt species: The banded (Ommatotriton ophryticus) Ordu Balkan crested (Triturus ivanbureschi) Çanakkale. striking outcomes this study Northern Banded Newt demonstrates another locality apart Trabzon, Crested has been observed first time its natural habitat. it more important document these activities remarkable provide valuable preliminary data interpreting global climate change dynamics local cases.