A team captured first-of-its-kind footage of orcas holding a sunfish carcass still and ramming it so hard that it burst into fragments, which may be a form of social play. “We could hear the sound,” said one researcher.

The ramming behavior might help younger orcas more easily digest their food, while also allowing other orcas to have a little fun, researchers say.

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.”...

The behavior could be a strategy to help younger orcas feed, or it may just be for their own amusement, researchers say