Ean's Writing: The Electric Eel Story

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here is Ean 's writing:

The Electric Eel Story

Electric eels are related to catfish. Electric eels are mammals. They need to come up to the

water surface to breathe in air. They live in murky streams around the Amazon river. The

Amazon is the longest river in the world and is located in Brazil, South America. Electric

eels can grow up to 2.5 meters long and weigh up to 20 kg.

(map of south America)

Why are they called electric eels?

They are called electric eels because they can produce electricity to at least power a few

light bulbs. In fact, the can produce enough electricity to kill a grown up man. They

produce a small electric force field that helps them sense their prey. Eels have poor

eyesight. This force field acts