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Volta's electric eel

A single Volta’s electric eel (pictured) can discharge up to 860 volts of electricity, more than any other known animal.

L. Sousa

By Jonathan Lambert

- More than 2 years ago

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One Volta’s electric eel — able to subdue small fish with an 860-volt jolt — is scary enough.