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.
Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)
These sharks can grow up to 6 feet long.
Blue Blubber Jelly (Catostylus mosaicus)
The blue blubber jelly feeds primarily on zooplankton.
Blue Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates tinctorius)
An adult frog has a body about 2 inches long.
Blue-Crowned Motmot (Momotus momota)
These birds nest in burrows that they excavate in the ground
Broad-Shelled Turtle (Chelodina expansa)
The broad-shelled turtle can tuck its neck and head under the leading edge of its carapace, or upper shell.
Clearnose Skate (Raja eglanteria)
The clearnose skate is flat and shaped like a rhombus, with a pointed snout, two pectoral fins and a tail ending in two small dorsal fins.
Death Adder (Acanthophis praelongus)
Lures its prey using the tip of its tail as bait.
Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)
This species is Maryland's state reptile.
Discus (Symphysodon discus)
This fish grows approximately 6 to 8 inches in height and length.