Electric Eels: Nature's Shocking Creatures

The video explores the fascinating world of electric eels, starting with a historical account by Alexander von Humboldt. It explains how electric eels generate electricity using electrocytes and their electric organs. The video also discusses the potential dangers of electric eel shocks to humans and provides safety advice. It concludes with trivia about electric eels, revealing they are not true eels but a type of knife fish.

Who was the explorer that witnessed electric eels stunning horses?

• Christopher Columbus

• Alexander von Humboldt

• Charles Darwin

• Marco Polo

What is the maximum length an electric eel can grow to?

• 8 feet

• 10 feet

• 6 feet

• 5 feet

How much voltage can an electric eel generate?

• 800 volts

• 600 volts

• 400 volts

• 200 volts

What are the modified muscle cells in electric eels called?

• Osteocytes

• Myocytes

• Neurons

• Electrocytes

What happens when an electric eel's brain sends a signal to its electrocytes?

• The eel stops moving

• The electrocytes open ion gates

• The eel changes color

• The eel swims faster

What can happen to a person who touches an electric eel while submerged in water?

• They might feel a slight tingle

• They could experience muscle spasms

• They will be unaffected

• They will glow in the dark

Are electric eel shocks usually lethal to healthy adults?

• Only if multiple shocks occur

• Yes, always

• Only if the eel is very large

• No, never

What is the primary use of electric shocks by electric eels?

• To attack humans

• To warm themselves

• To defend against threats

• To light up the water

What type of fish are electric eels classified as?

• Knife fish

• Salmon

• Catfish

• True eels

To which family do electric eels belong?

• Anguillidae

• Electrophoridae

• Gymnotidae

• Muraenidae