Aquatic Animals

Moray Eel

Southern Elephant Seal

Found in warmer waters, they stun their prey which consists of various marine worms.

A medium-sized sea snail that finds its food on the ocean's sandy floor. These predatory snails are seen in tropical and sub-tropical waters.

North American Wildlife

Northern Sea Lion, Eumetopias jubatus. The sea lion is a gregarious and often playful mammal that is trained for oceanarium shows. It has a dog-like bark and is a fast swimmer. Although shorter and shallower dives are more common, the sea lion can dive down to 450 feet and stay under water for up to 20 minutes.

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Vampire squid - Vampyroteuthis infernalis

Fish of the Midwest

Grass Pickerel - Esox americanus

Fairy fish. Also known as swallowfish, it is native to Guyana and Brazil in South America. Looking at the fairy fish swimming from the side. Elegant and beautiful, like a swallow soaring. Therefore, the fairy fish is also known as the swallow fish.

Pumpkinseed sunfish - least concern

Giant African Land Snail Shell, Achatina achatina; 25cm; Africa

Green turban shell, Turbo mamoratus; Size: up to 5 inches; Beautiful shell valued by collectors.

Husky Plunker c. 1939

Underwater Minnow c. 1910