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Large but ordinary eels (around a metre) account for some reports of smaller animals.

Large but ordinary eels (around a metre) account for some reports of smaller animals.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Reports of animals around 1–2 m are more common near the surface in conditions eels favour.

What would rule it out

  • Eels in the loch never approach a metre in catch or survey data.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelyLarge but ordinary eels (around a metre) account for some reports of smaller animals

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Large but ordinary eels (around a metre) account for some reports of smaller animals. [Answer ANS0CRFXG6670PY]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CRFXG6670PY
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