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Does Eel Fish Produce Electricity?

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Electric eels can generate an electrical charge of up to 600 volts in order to stun prey and keep predators at bay. Can you be killed by an electric eel? It’s rare to find documented cases that report deaths from an eel’s shock, but it can happen An adult eel can produce a lethal 600 … Read more

Are There Electric Eels In The Amazon?

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When darkness comes, electric eels emerge from South American river bottoms to attack their prey with up to 860 volts of electricity—enough to kill a person. Now, scientists have revealed the snakelike fish don’t always go it alone: They hunt in packs , similar to wolves, orcas, and some species of tuna. What is the … Read more