Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists off the coast of Baja California captured footage of orcas ramming a sunfish with such force that it broke apart, with one orca apparently setting up another for the collision. Scientists are uncertain whether this behavior serves a practical purpose, such as teaching hunting techniques or breaking down large prey, or if the orcas are simply engaging in playful entertainment.
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Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists off the coast of Baja California captured footage of orcas ramming a sunfish with such force that it broke apart, with one orca apparently setting up another for the collision. Scientists are uncertain whether this behavior serves a practical purpose, such as teaching hunting techniques or breaking down large prey, or if the orcas are simply engaging in playful entertainment.
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