Orcas break down 4,000-pound prey

Scientists captured footage of orcas in the Gulf of California using a behavior where they smash dead sunfish into pieces, likely to process nutrients or for entertainment. The behavior was observed in 2024 and 2025, with the sunfish already deceased before impact. This technique may help disperse microbiome nutrients or serve as a form of play, highlighting complex hunting and social behaviors among orcas.

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