Recent observations in the Gulf of California have documented orcas collaborating to ram sunfish with sufficient force to cause the carcasses to fragment. This behavior may be a culturally learned tactic passed down through generations, as suggested by scientists. Co-author Kathryn Ayres from Beneath The Waves noted that this behavior could assist younger orcas in feeding or may simply be a form of play. Orcas are known for their cooperative hunting strategies, which include various methods of striking or killing prey, and this behavior may serve as a form of social interaction or practice.
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Orcas observed ramming sunfish in Gulf of California
Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed working together to ram sunfish, resulting in the carcasses exploding into fragments. This behavior may be a learned tactic that aids younger orcas in feeding or serves as a form of play, according to researchers.
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