Newswise — In a legendary account the famous 19th century explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt recounted a dramatic battle between horses and electric eels that he witnessed on a field trip ...

While electric eels are already known for their strong electric shocks, new research has found that this water-dwelling hunter has another surprising way to survive. In the face of danger, the ...

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 ...

During an ocean dive, two divers spend time swimming with a friendly octopus named Octavia. But when she returns to her cave, a dangerous eel suddenly attacks. The divers quickly react, trying to ...

Electric eels use special electricity-emitting organs to stun their prey, and a scientist recently discovered they use these same mechanisms to locate their food in the dark. A study published this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. At first glance, the electric eel’s abilities feel ...