Orcas Smash Sunfish for the Young | Calgary News

Orcas in the Gulf of California are turning dead sunfish into giant piñatas—smashing three-meter-long, two-ton fish with precision, letting the young ones snack on the easier-to-eat pieces. First spotted in July 2024 and again in September 2025, this behavior may be a clever teaching tool or playful instinct, aided by the sunfish’s unique bony structure that makes them easier to break apart. It’s a new twist on orca feeding habits, revealing just how much we still don’t know about these ocean giants—and how smart they are at adapting. 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/d6cd295a10962dda