Electric Eels; *Shocking*
Despite their name and appearance, electric eels are not even a part of the eel family. They are actually more closely related to the catfish and carp family. These famous creatures get their name from the electrical shock they produce when stinging predators and prey. Physical Appearance The electric eel has a long slender body with a flattened head, much like a snake! Electric eels have thick skin usually a dark grey, brownish, or yellow-orange color. Electric eels have thr