Eastern Newt (IMAGE) University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Caption The eastern newt is one species of interest because it is infected by the chytrid fungus that affects amphibians worldwide. Image by Mark Wilber, courtesy UTIA. Credit Image by Mark Wilber, courtesy UTIA. Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.