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Come and learn about our electric eels. They are helping us light up our holidays in a very interesting way. Listen carefully, if you hear popping and static-like “brrrp” sounds, the eel is generating electricity. Watch for the lights above to switch on.
Amazonian electric eels (Electrophorus electricus) are like swimming batteries – their heads are positive and their tails are negative. This creates an electrical field that helps them “see” what’s around them in the murky Amazonian rivers. An electric eel also uses its electricity to stun prey and zap predators (and to switch on lights to help us celebrate Luminescence).
This winter we are celebrating luminescence and the incredible world of aquatic light. Between November 22 and January 22, learn about what glows far under the surface of the water. Discover the incredible world of fluorescent and bioluminescent light that exists in the dark depths of the ocean through special exhibits and shows.
Learn more about our Luminescence feature.
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Experience the Jelly Invasion
May 16 to November 12, 2013
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A jelly is made up of up to 96 per cent water.
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