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.
Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)
This master of camouflage can quickly change the color and texture of its skin.
Giant South American River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
The giant South American river turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
Giant Waxy Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)
These frogs prevent themselves from drying out by wiping wax over their bodies.
Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax funebris)
The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body gives the fish its namesake green color.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
The green sea turtle gets its name not from the color of its shell but from the greenish shade of its fat.
Greenside Darter (Etheostoma blennioides)
Greenside darters can live for up to five years.
Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)
The stunning harlequin tuskfish usually has eight pairs of alternating orange, blue, and white bands on its body and prominent sharp, blue teeth.
Hermit Crabs (Decapoda)
Hermit crabs are surprisingly social creatures.
Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci)
The horn shark gets its name from the short venomous "horn" in front of each of its dorsal fins.