Nov 3, 2024, 09:34 AM IST

7 animals that use electric fields for navigation or hunting

Apurwa Amit

Electric Eel - This fish can generate electric shocks to stun prey and navigate through murky waters.

Electric Ray - These rays have specialized organs that produce electric fields, which they use to locate prey and defend against predators.

Shovelnose Ray - Similar to electric rays, they can detect electric fields produced by other animals, helping them hunt in sandy environments.

Hammerhead Shark - Known for their unique head shape, hammerhead sharks have enhanced electroreceptors that allow them to detect the electric fields of prey.

Catfish - Many species of catfish have electroreceptors that help them find food and navigate through their environment.

Platypus - This unique mammal can detect electric fields generated by the muscle contractions of its prey while foraging underwater.

Gymnotiform Fish - These fish, including the knifefish, use electric fields for social interactions and hunting.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports