An Exceptional Story: The Why of Eels
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It's that time of year again. […]the waters of the Stolen River churn black with an immense writhing torrent of eels[…].
Anglers line the banks. Urchins gawp. […]waters froth and foam. No one knows quite where the eels are going, but they[…] seem eager to get there.[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
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A bounty
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Study their habits
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Learning about eels
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Watch the eels
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A mesmerising sight
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The river writhes
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