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How Big Can Electric Eels Get?

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Its strongest electric pulses are produced by the main electrical organ, as well as two-thirds of the Hunter’s organ. The remainder of the Hunter’s organ and the Sachs’ organ produce the weaker electric discharges. electric eels grow to lengths of 6 to 8 feet (2 to 2.5 meters). Can you be killed by an electric … 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