Wild Maryland features animals and plants in Marland’s diverse landscape.
The National Aquarium Welcomes Newest Resident, Green Sea Turtle Kai, to Animal Care and Rescue Center Kai arrives at the National Aquarium The National Aquarium is excited to announce the arrival of juvenile green sea turtle Kai at its Animal Care and Rescue Center for extended rehabilitation. After a boat strike left Kai stranded on [...]
Wild Maryland: Return of the Ruby-throats Weighing just about the same as a penny, the mighty ruby-throated hummingbird makes a 1,000+ mile journey each year. It travels from Central America back to the eastern United States in the spring to breed. The familiar hum of its flight and the flash of the green are always [...]
With spring underway, many species are emerging from their winter rest, including our local bees. By far, the most well known bee is the non-native European honey bee (Apis mellifera). However, Maryland is home to over 430 species of bees, many of which provide important roles in pollination. Often, native bees, which have co-evolved with [...]
