The Animal That Controls Electricity!

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00:00Ever wondered if Thor's lightning powers exist in the animal kingdom?

00:04Well, get ready to be shocked, because they do.

00:08Meet the electric eel.

00:11But here's the twist.

00:12It's not actually an eel.

00:15It's a type of knife fish, and it's a living, breathing power plant.

00:20This incredible creature can unleash a jolt of up to 860 volts.

00:26That's more than enough to stun a horse.

00:28How does it do it?

00:30Special cells called electrocytes act like tiny batteries.

00:35When the eel's brain gives the signal, bam!

00:38All the cells discharge at once, creating a powerful electric field to hunt prey or defend itself.

00:46So next time you're near the Amazon River, maybe leave your metal swimsuit at home.

00:52Isn't nature just electrifying?

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