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Exceptionally large eels account for reports of large animals (several metres).

Exceptionally large eels account for reports of large animals (several metres).

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Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Eels of several metres exist in the loch.

What would rule it out

  • Statistical or survey evidence that eels of several metres do not occur.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Exceptionally large eels account for reports of large animals (several metres). [Answer ANS0CRFXGNT317W]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CRFXGNT317W
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