Most of us have probably used a 9-volt battery. They power small household items such as clocks, smoke detectors, and toys. Now think about what you could power with 860 volts. It’s 95 times the ...

The electric eel, or Electrophorus electricus , is one of nature's most electrifying creatures. Native to the murky waters of South America, these fascinating animals are known for their ability to ...

Though they are well known parts of popular culture, electric eels remain something of a mystery to most of us. And there’s ...

New research reveals that electric eels can spring out of the water and administer powerful electric shocks to would-be predators. Electric eels will attack large, partially submerged objects by ...

Meet an electric eel at the Houston Zoo! It sends out electrical pulses to find food. Meet an electric eel at the Houston Zoo! Although it is called an eel, it is actually a relative of the catfish.