Electric eel

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Get ready to be electrified by the astonishing world of electric eels! In this captivating video, we dive into the secrets of these fascinating aquatic creat...

Electric eels are puzzling to a lot of people. Their six-foot-long, tubular, scaleless bodies look and move more like snakes than fish. But scientists actually classify them as fish. Adding to the confusion, however, is that scientists do not classify electric eels as eels, but knifefish. So how do electric eels produce electric charges? It’s... Read More

Scientists have made a remarkable discovery about electric eels and their ability to generate high voltages. In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers found that these eels possess a unique genetic adaptation that allows them to produce powerful electrical discharges. The study involved an international team of scientists who examined the genomes of electric eels and compared them to those of other fish. Through their analysis, they identified several genes responsible for the…

Electric eels are large fish that can produce up to 600 volts of electricity. They will consistently emit electricity even when they're not hunting. So how can they do that? Check out Outforia's latest article to know more about how electric eels work and if they can shock you.

Know Your Electric Eel

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One of the most harmless-looking fish swimming in South American rivers can deliver a blow stronger than a stun gun. The electric eel has special cells lined along its body that can send a charge of 650 volts through the water. That's enough electricity to knock over a horse!Electric Lineup: The organs that create this eel's electricity are called electroplates. By itself, each electroplate can produce only a small charge, but the eel has up to 200,000 of them lined along its tail that work…