Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
Orcas are known for surprising behaviors. A new study documents two cases of orcas ramming sunfish so hard that the fish explode.
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Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
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Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed
“We think this may help younger orcas feed more easily, or it could also just be for fun.”...
A group of orcas were spotted holding down a sunfish, and then ramming into it so hard it exploded
Behaviour may also be strategy to portion food for juveniles, researchers say
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Remarkable footage shows orcas ramming sunfish with astonishing force. Scientists released these videos filmed off Mexico's…
