Episode 5
Self-Shocking Electric Eels
Electric Eels use an electric shock to stun their prey, but how do they avoid shocking themselves? And how far does the shock travel?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
February 11, 20083m 59s
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Show Notes
This week, we find out how Electric Eels avoid a self-shock when stunning their prey, and we ask some smelly questions; what gives an old book it's distinctive smell, and does a strong smell mean a lot of odour in the air, or do our noses play tricks on us? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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