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.
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.
Is one of the largest fish found in coral reefs.
Hyacinth macaws are one of the largest species of parrot.
This species was first discovered in the early 1990s by Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter, and his father, Bob Irwin.
These crocodiles can move at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour.
A distinguishing feature of adult Kimberley snake-necked turtles is their very long chin barbels.
It's most prominent feature is its rostrum, also referred to as snout or saw, which has 14 to 23 large rostral teeth protruding from it.
The call of the kookaburra is commonly used in movies to imitate the sound of monkeys in a jungle.
Lined seahorses typically range from 2 to 4 inches.
These slow-moving mammals spend their days lounging high up in trees, often enjoying their favorite activity: sleeping.