Shark Spotlight: Nurse Sharks
It’s that time of year again! Fin Fest is only a few weeks away, and we can’t wait to welcome shark lovers of all ages to the Aquarium to celebrate with us. Sharks are already on our minds 24/7, but...
View ArticleShark Spotlight: Sandbar Sharks
It’s that time of year again—Fin Fest! Sharks are already on our minds 24/7, but this week-long celebration of sharks (July 22 – 29, 2018) gives us an excuse to really show how much we appreciate these...
View ArticleShark Spotlight: Sandtiger Sharks
It’s that time of year again—Fin Fest! Sharks are already on our minds 24/7, but this week-long celebration of sharks (July 22 – 29, 2018) gives us an excuse to really show how much we appreciate these...
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Shark Teeth
Did you know that some shark species lose upwards of 30,000 teeth in their lifetime? Due to a strong bite and lack of a hard jawbone anchor, sharks’ teeth constantly break off or fall out. But do not...
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Mistaken Monsters
Many of the aquatic species we know and love today were once believed to be sea monsters. Stories were told and retold through many generations about “sea monsters” that threatened sailors who dared...
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Exploring Similarities, Celebrating Differences: Amphibians and Reptiles
Once upon a time, reptiles and amphibians were classified together as one family. Scientists believe that reptiles evolved from their relative amphibians about 50 million years ago. Today it still can...
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Seadragons: The Seahorse’s Unique Relative
Seahorses are one of the most well-known and recognizable creatures in the ocean. Their long snouts and curly tails are clear giveaways of their identities. However, these characteristics are not...
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Shark Conservation: 4 Ways You Can Help
Sharks are some of the oldest and most complex organisms in the world and their absence would likely have a huge impact on the ocean ecosystem and our world as we know it. Today, more than 11,000...
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Bird is the Word
You might be curious about the bird calls you hear while walking through the Aquarium’s Tropical Forest Gallery. Birds play important roles in their ecosystems, from being predators and prey, to...
View ArticleAre They Bad Guys or Just Misunderstood?
Sometimes reputation is not reality. Greater Cleveland Aquarium’s Education team takes a quick looks at snakes, piranhas and sharks to see if they’re really “bad guys” or just misunderstood. SNAKES...
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