Electric Eel
The Wonders of Creation
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4m 27s
With their six-foot-long, tube-shaped, scaleless bodies, electric eels look like a snake but are classified as a knife fish. Yet, these creatures are much different than most fish you know. They can produce enough electricity to generate a shock of up to 600 volts—enough to stun a horse. How can these aquatic creatures survive their own defenses? Join Eric Lyons as he reveals the wonderful secrets of this incredible creation.
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