A curiosity that has been on the minds of scientists since the 18th century has finally been revealed: the mystery of how electric eels shock their prey into submission. According to a recent study, the animal emits low-level charges that easily take over the nervous systems of nearby fish or frogs. In fact, eels incapacitate their prey by zapping nearby animals with 660 volts of electricity. … [Read more...]
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