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Electric eel

life science Maturity 7-9

The electric eel is a fish.

Lateral view of Electrophorus electricus.png
Lateral view of Electrophorus electricus.png
It lives in South America. It can give a big shock. This helps it catch food. This fish is very special.
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Can you imagine a fish with a shock?

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