Longfin eels are at the top of the food chain in freshwater, but rarely attack humans. Photo: Lorna Doogan – EMR

Secrets of the serpent

August 2019

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The longfin eel is common in the lakes and rivers of New Zealand, but much of its life cycle remains a mystery to science.

In the dark cold of Lake Rotoiti, the serpentine longfin eel prepares for her final journey. For 80 years, she’s prowled the lake’s depths, stalking fish, koura and ducklings. At well over a metre in length, she has long ago grown into her role at the top of the food chain. Her eyes, once small […]
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