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Eel-lectric!” is the 11th episode of the fourth season of Wild Kratts, originally airing on PBS Kids on January 19, 2017. Overall it is the 103th episode of the series.

Synopsis[]

When the Tortuga crashes in the Amazon rainforest, the ship loses power when its electrical systems are damaged. However, Chris and Martin are happy to be in one of the most biologically rich habitats on Earth, and they set out into the rainforest to creature adventure. The Kratt brothers soon find a creature that may be able to solve the Tortuga's electricity problem: the electric eel. They learn about how the electric eel uses its electric powers to catch prey and defend itself from predators like caiman. However, they have to use their electric eel powers and fast when jaguars and caimans invade the Tortuga and terrorize Koki and Jimmy so the Kratts use eel defense power to scare them away; however, the Tortuga starts to sink into the Amazon River and the Kratts need to use their eel powers to power up the Tortuga.

Plot[]

The episode begins with the Kratt brothers visiting the California Academy of Sciences and checking out the electric eel exhibit. They get the opportunity to feed the eels while explaining their ability to produce their own natural electricity. The brothers then wonder what it would be like to have the powers of an electric eel and the show transitions into the cartoon segment.

Animals[]

Animation[]

Note: Featured animals are in bold.

Mentioned[]

Note: Mentioned animals are linked to Wikipedia.

Trivia[]

Key facts and Creature Moments[]

  • An electric eel using natural electricity to catch a piranha.
  • An electric eel using natural electricity to fend off a caiman.

Gallery[]

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