Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed Orcas have been observed ramming into giant fish so hard
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed Orcas 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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