Rhythm is a dancer—and a strawberry, a coral reef, a peach and a firefly. Nature has its own rhythms, the circadian rhythms, which can be observed from the tiniest microbes to the leaves of colossal trees. Read More
The science behind the wandering albatross' flight: Read More
Winding patterns, watchful eyes and a mysterious bump on its head aren’t this reef-dwelling behemoth’s only oddities. Read More
Maryland’s tiniest turtle is less than 5 inches long! Read More
The great white shark’s origins were a point of contention among shark experts for over a century—that is, until an unusually well-preserved prehistoric shark specimen unlocked some of the species’ evolutionary history in 2009. Read More
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to make a positive difference for the environment amid all the doom and gloom, the answer is a resounding yes. Need proof? Here it is: the osprey. Read More
A summer flounder has been added to our Maryland: Mountains to the Sea exhibit! Read More
Our dolphins provide insight into animals’ earthquake-sensing abilities. Read More
We are excited to announce the arrival of two healthy Atlantic puffin hatchlings! Read More
Three chambered nautiluses have been added to our Sensing exhibit! Read More
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