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By Hannah Seo Jun 22, 2021

Moray eels enjoy surf ‘n turf with a surprise second set of jaws

A hidden second set of jaws enables them to gobble prey on land.

By Jess Romeo Sep 11, 2019

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 Rachel Feltman Dec 07, 2018

This is a seal with an eel stuck up its nose

Observe.

a brown seal has a spotted eel hanging from its nose

By Ellen Airhart Sep 14, 2017

One scientist’s truly shocking quest to understand eels

He took a hit for science.

Eel shocks scientist

By Mary Beth Griggs Apr 13, 2017

How eels might hitch a ride to Europe

They may use massive magnetic maps to navigate

glass eel

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 19, 2016

This Norwegian Undersea Snakebot Wriggles Through Obstacles

Sea of worms

By Mary Beth Griggs Oct 16, 2015

Electric Eels Hunt By Tracking Electrical Currents In Their Prey

It's electrifying!

By Daniel Engber Apr 20, 2015

Ask Us Anything: Why Don’t Electric Eels Electrocute Themselves? [VIDEO]

Short answer: It's complicated

By Maki Naro Dec 20, 2014

Meet South America’s Infamous Electric Eel

Just Don't Touch It or Anything

By Dan Nosowitz Jun 14, 2013

The First Known Fluorescent Vertebrate Is An Animal You’ve Probably Eaten Before

You can really taste those fluorescent proteins.