Ever wondered whether fish are reptiles? They both live in water, so they must be right? The similarities don’t stop there either, so surely, they are? Well, not quite. To put it bluntly: no, fish are not reptiles. But we’ll get to the bottom of things in a lot more detail for you below… What … Continued

Octopuses and squids are basically the same, right? Not quite! Although they’re both cephalopods and share similar visual characteristics, the squid and the octopus are actually very different animals. Habitat, behaviour, lifespan and defence mechanisms; there’s much that sets them apart – including some cool traits that make these tentacled critters some of the most unique … Continued

We love to teach you about the exciting creatures living all around us, both big and small. So today let’s focus on the smaller animals we get to live amongst. Ready to learn almost everything there is to know about invertebrates? Here, we’ll explain what they are, the different types, some well-known examples and, last … Continued

Pythons are incredibly popular here at Hastings Aquarium, so we thought we’d help you get to know them a little better before your visit with these 22 facts.