Animals
Whether they’re finned or scaled, deep-sea swimmers or treetop dwellers, each one of the thousands of animals at the National Aquarium has a unique story to tell.
American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeiana)
A bullfrog's call can be heard from half a mile away.
Anemones (Actiniaria)
Sea anemones are named after and resemble flowers.
Atlantic Bay Nettle (Chrysaora chesapeakei)
The Atlantic bay nettle's bell can grow up to 7 inches wide.
Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
Dolphins live in complex social groups and use sound to communicate, navigate and hunt.
Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus Polyphemus)
This species has 10 eyes scattered throughout its body.
Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Atlantic puffins have a distinctive large, triangular red-orange bill with a blue-gray base and yellow ridge.
Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)
These fish hide among the spines of sea urchins for protection.
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
A large, silver fish that changes sex as it grows.
Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Black groupers are born female