Electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) by Stan Shebs. |
A Japanese aquarium has displayed an electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) that powers lights on a Christmas tree.
Each time the electric eel at the Aqua Toto Gifu aquarium touches a copper wire in its tank, it sends power to lights decorating a Christmas tree.
Officials said they expect the "eel Christmas tree" to be a popular attraction.
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