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 ...

A recent email inquiring if an electric eel can kill a person jolted my memory and I recalled an encounter I wrote about several years ago. I was 11 years old, behind the scenes at the Fort Worth Zoo ...

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 ...

Before he was shocked by a leaping electric eel, Kenneth Catania wasn't sure what it would be like. In fact, no one was really sure. So, in the name of finding out exactly how much of a jolt the ...