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Featured in eels

By Sep 11, 2019
Animals

Turns out there’s a shocking number of electric eels, and some could give off 1,000 volts

This iconic electric fish is no longer alone on its family tree.
By Dec 7, 2018
Animals

This is a seal with an eel stuck up its nose

Observe.
By Sep 14, 2017
Animals

One scientist’s truly shocking quest to understand eels

He took a hit for science.
By Apr 13, 2017
Animals

How eels might hitch a ride to Europe

They may use massive magnetic maps to navigate
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This Norwegian Undersea Snakebot Wriggles Through Obstacles

Sea of worms
By Oct 16, 2015
Animals

Electric Eels Hunt By Tracking Electrical Currents In Their Prey

It's electrifying!
By Apr 20, 2015
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Ask Us Anything: Why Don’t Electric Eels Electrocute Themselves? [VIDEO]

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Meet South America’s Infamous Electric Eel

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Electric Animals That Aren’t Eels

Eels aren’t the only creatures that can deliver a painful zap of electricity. In fact, not all of them are...