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Sunfish-smashing behavior

Coverage of Sunfish-smashing behavior in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 23 · 04:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 04:00 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 23 · 04:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game

    Orcas have been observed ramming giant sunfish so forcefully that they explode, a behavior scientists believe may be a form of play or to assist younger whales in feeding. The action involves one orca holding the fish while another strikes it at high speed, causing it to break apart into pieces.

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