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Shocking news. New electric eel species described.

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by DavidBrown, 11 Sep 2019.

  1. DavidBrown

    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    It turns out that there are multiple species of electric eels (which are actually knifefish) in the Amazon that differ from each other in head shape and electricity produced.

    New Electric Eel Is Most Shocking Yet
     
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  2. Great Argus

    Great Argus Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Interesting. 860 volts, that's impressive!
     
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