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.
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.
Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)
This species is Maryland's state reptile.
Giant South American River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
The giant South American river turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
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.
Irwin's Turtle (Elseya irwini)
This species was first discovered in the early 1990s by Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter, and his father, Bob Irwin.
Kimberley Snake-Necked Turtle (Macrochelodina walloyarrina)
A distinguishing feature of adult Kimberley snake-necked turtles is their very long chin barbels.
Pig-Nosed Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)
The only freshwater turtle that has flippers like a sea turtle.
South American Yellow-Footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata)
These tortoises can live for more than 50 years.
1