Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
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Key context: <p>Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed</p><p>Orcas have been observed ramming into giant fish so hard that the prey explode, possibly as a form of gory entertainment.</p><p>On several occasions, orcas were observed to hold sunfish in their jaws while a second whale smashed into the target at high speed, causing it to break into thousands of pieces. Since the fish had already been killed, scientists suggested the behaviour may represent a form of play.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/23/orcas-ramming-prey-hard-explodes-playing-game">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feedOrcas have been observed ramming into giant fish so hard that the prey explode, possibly as a form of gory entertainment.On several occasions, orcas were observed to hold sunfish in their jaws while a second whale smashed into the target at high speed, causing it to break into thousands of pieces. Since the fish had already been killed, scientists suggested the behaviour may represent a form of play. Continue reading...
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