As part of our Terrapins in the Classroom initiative, 48 baby diamondback terrapins are heading to classrooms across the state to grow. Read More
The Endangered Species Act has supported work that has prevented the extinction of 99 percent of the species it has protected. That work is now under threat. Read More
With the warm summer months coming to an end, bird migration season has begun once again! Read More
Cownose rays are seasonal visitors to the Chesapeake Bay during the summer months, when they mate and give birth! Read More
Although they were no documented double-crested cormorants in the region as recently as 40 years ago, they’re now a firmly established species Baltimore and the state of Maryland! Read More
Staff at the National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center are busy caring for several new residents, ranging from lungfish to South American river turtles. Read More
Lizards come in all shapes and sizes and some facts about these reptiles may surprise you! Read More
We are excited to welcome three new Atlantic puffin chicks to our Sea Cliffs exhibit! Read More
Shark Week may be over, but these residents of our Shark Alley exhibit need some time in the spotlight! Read More
Researchers and staff at the National Aquarium were among the first to discover a remarkable capability in swell sharks: asexual reproduction. Read More
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