Meet the Intimidating Eel That Mates For Life | National Geographic

What do wolf eels primarily eat?

• Small fish

• Sea urchins and crabs

• Algae and seaweed

• Plankton

How long can wolf eels grow and in which ocean do they typically live?

• About 3 feet long, in the Atlantic Ocean

• About 7 feet long, in the North Pacific

• About 10 feet long, in tropical waters

• About 5 feet long, in freshwater lakes

Approximately how many eggs can a female wolf eel lay?

• Up to 100 eggs

• Up to 1,000 eggs

• Up to 10,000 eggs

• Up to 100,000 eggs

What is a unique aspect of wolf eel parental behavior after the female lays eggs?

• Only the female guards the eggs.

• Both parents guard the eggs and take turns hunting.

• The parents abandon the eggs after laying them.

• Only the male guards the eggs.