How People Befriend One Of The Strangest Fish On Earth

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]People repeatedly tap these clay pots, even though the creature inside hates vibrations. Because these are Asian swamp eels that naturally bury themselves in mud, where they can survive with almost no oxygen. And since they rely so heavily on vibrations to detect danger and prey, you [music] would think constantly tapping the pot would keep them hidden forever. But something far more interesting happens instead. [music] Because by repeatedly tapping the pot before feeding, the eel gradually begins associating those vibrations [music] with safety and routine, rather than danger. Slowly rewiring the instincts of [music] a creature that normally never wants to be seen, allowing it to emerge from the mud almost instantly [music] after hearing the sound.