Between our Baltimore and Washington, DC, venues, more than 17,500 animals representing 900 species call the National Aquarium home. There are constant changes, additions, and more going on behind the scenes that our guests may not notice during their visit. We want to share these fun updates with our community so we’re bringing them to you in our weekly Animal Update posts!
Check our blog every Friday to find out what’s going on… here’s what’s new this week!
Lined Seahorses
We have two new lined seahorses in our Surviving Through Adaptation exhibit – a male named Kuda (Malaysian for “seahorse”) and a female named Monroe!
Lined Seahorse at National Aquarium, Baltimore
Photo courtesy of Michael Bentley
Did you know? This species of seahorse can actually be found in the Chesapeake Bay! Lined seahorses can vary drastically in both coloration and ornamentation. They can range from a yellowish color all the way down the spectrum to nearly black. Some may have intricate ornamentation on their backs and their heads. Lined seahorses can also change color slightly to match their surroundings!
Golden Lion Tamarins
Our golden lion tamarins, found in the Upland Tropical Rain Forest exhibit, have been spending more time in one of the mahogany trees situated closer to ground level, giving visitors some great opportunities to see them up close!
Check out this GREAT photo from one of our recent visitors, Instagram user kfollm!
Next time you’re up in the rain forest, be sure to look up and hopefully spot one of these amazing animals!
Be sure to check back every Friday to find out what’s happening!
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