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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Orcas spotted ramming into giant fish carcasses and watching them explode for fun

Orcas in the Gulf of California have been spotted ramming into one of the world’s heaviest fish and watching them explode, seemingly just for their entertainment.

Researchers captured footage of sunfish carcasses being blown to bits by orcas slamming into them in two separate events.

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