8 Shocking Facts About Electric Eels

Fun electric eel facts for kids

How Do Electric Eels Work? All About The Fish That Will Shock You

ELECTRIC EEL - NATURE’S LIVING TASER ‎Despite its name, the electric eel isn’t actually an eel at all, it’s a type of knifefish found in the murky rivers of South America. What makes it extraordinary is its ability to generate electric shocks of up to 860 volts, making it one of the most powerful electric animals on Earth. ‎How does it do this? ‎About 80% of an electric eel’s body is made of special electric organs packed with thousands of cells called electrocytes. These cells work like tiny ba