Killer whales caught on camera ramming prey so hard it explodes

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Killer whales have been caught on camera ramming their prey so hard it explodes.The orcas have been observed holding sunfish in their jaws while a second whale smashed into the target at high speed - instantly obliterating the fish into hundreds of pieces.Researchers believe the behaviour may be a form of play - as the prey was already dead before being rammed.Dr Kathryn Ayres, a scientist at non-profit organisation Beneath The Waves, said: "We think this may help younger orcas feed more easily or it could also just be for fun.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Orcas are known for playing with their food."Dr Ayres first captured the bizarre behaviour in July 2024 on a GoPro camera - leaving her yelling in shock beneath the waves.Scientists have now published their analysis of the orcas in scientific journal Frontiers in Ethology.Sunfish are among the world's largest fish, growing up to three metres long, and are commonly hunted and eaten by killer whales.Researchers think the orcas...

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