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Orcas Break Sunfish Like Ocean Demolition Derby | Science News

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Orcas in the Gulf of California are staging ocean demolition derbies, teaming up to smash giant sunfish into bite-sized pieces — a never-before-seen behavior that might be a clever way to help younger whales eat or just plain fun. These top predators, known for their smarts, are turning meals into mini-engineering feats, even altering their environment for possible nutritional perks. It’s a wild reminder that even the most studied animals still hold secrets we’re only beginning to uncover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb9a1da46e4a5f19

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