The Top 10 Animal Superpowers
So you think Spiderman’s and Catwoman’s special powers are impressive. They’re nothing compared to what these creatures can do
- By Sarah Zielinski
- Smithsonian.com, December 06, 2012
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The Electric Eel’s Deadly Shock
This may be one of the oldest superpowers—the Greek god Zeus, after all, dispensed lightning bolts in between fathering dozens of children. Only a few creatures can accomplish anything like this. The best example, of course, is the electric eel—which is actually not an eel but a knifefish. The creature can generate 600 volts of electricity, enough power to run ten 60-watt light bulbs—and more than enough to kill. It does this with the help of several special organs. Inside each organ, several thousand cells produce a small amount of electricity that, when discharged, add up to a deadly shock.
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Comments (2)
Pretty colors! I'd like to know more!
Posted by Kevin on January 10,2013 | 10:05 PM
Would it be possible for iPhones to view images? Thanks!
Posted by Mary on December 12,2012 | 11:29 PM