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How electric is the electric eel?

The electric eel has thousands of electric cells running up and down its tail. Vital body organs, such as the heart, are packed into a small space behind the head. They use their electric sense to "see". Their electric sensors act like radar. They send out weak impulses which bounce off objects.



This news arrived on: 10/26/2009
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11-05-2009 02:13
bobbyr54 wrote:

electric eels

Yes these eels do use weak electric pulses, but they're also capable of producing large charges of upto 600 volts in species with enough amperage they can stun or even kill prey and ward off would be predators. They have been known to cause serious injury to humans who were careless.

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11-04-2009 01:46
David wrote:

Electric eels

The large Amazon electric eel is actually an "electric fish" - how does 600 volts sound to you? The Vancouver, BC, aquarium uses them to light up Christmas trees during the holidays. They are not aggressive. You won't want to step on one. Not exactly a low charge.

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