Illustration of von Humboldt Story (IMAGE)

Vanderbilt University

Illustration of von Humboldt Story

Caption

This is a historic illustration of Alexander von Humboldt's story of the battle between the horses and electric eels.

Credit

Public domain

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.