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14 Ιαν 2021 · Researchers working in the Amazon filmed eels gathering in packs to herd prey, then stunning them with a synchronised electric shock.
The electric eels are a genus, Electrophorus, of neotropical freshwater fish from South America in the family Gymnotidae. They are known for their ability to stun their prey by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts.
Discover the shocking power of an eel that can unleash over 600 volts. See how these air breathers survive in the waters of the Amazon basin.
14 Ιαν 2021 · Researchers working in the Amazon filmed eels gathering in packs to herd prey, then stunning them with a synchronised electric shock.
14 Ιαν 2021 · When darkness comes, electric eels emerge from South American river bottoms to attack their prey with up to 860 volts of electricity—enough to kill a person. Now, scientists have revealed the snakelike fish don't always go it alone: They hunt in packs, similar to wolves, orcas, and some species of tuna.
One team of researchers has drawn upon the electric eel to create a powerful, flexible battery that may one day be able to power pacemakers and other implantable electric devices. This is known as biomimicry – where the natural world inspires solutions to human challenges.
11 Σεπ 2019 · A newly discovered species of electric eel can produce an 860-volt electrical pulse, the most powerful shock produced by any known animal.
