Gizmodo·3 min read·medium
Watch These Orcas Smash a Giant Dead Fish to Pieces-Just for Kicks
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Ed Cara
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Marine scientists have observed orcas in the Gulf of California engaging in a 'ram-to-fragment' behavior, where they smash dead sunfish into pieces. The study suggests this may be a way for adults to help juveniles feed or simply a form of social play.
Despite living their entire lives in the water, killer whales share a lot in common with humans. Research out today shows that some can pull off the sort of antics you’d expect to see on an episode of Jackass .
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