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Species of the Month

What’s their native habitat like? How many young do they have? How big do they get? What do they eat…who eats them? Click on your favorite species below to discover the answers to these questions and many more. Photos, videos, interviews, and podcasts will bring each species into your home or classroom so you can get the inside scoop.



American Alligator


Click here to learn more about the American alligator, one of the newest Scales & Tails animal ambassadors.

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Giant Frogfish


Meet our master of reef camouflage and amazing angler, the Giant Frogfish!

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Northern Fur Seal

Northern fur seals are back at Mystic Aquarium!  Click here to learn more about our newest additions to the Pacific Northwest exhibits.

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Beluga Whale

Meet Juno, one of the Aquarium's beluga whale residents and learn more about the amazing adaptations that he and his exhibit mates have that help them survive in their icy home.

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  • African Penguin
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  • Loggerhead Turtle
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