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Scientists Watch Orcas Ram a Sunfish So Hard It Explodes
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Scientists have recorded two cases of orcas ramming sunfish so hard that the fish explode. The behaviour has been documented off the shores of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.
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Scientists Watch Orcas Ram a Sunfish So Hard It Explodes
Scientists have recorded two cases of orcas ramming sunfish so hard that the fish explode. The behaviour has been documented off the shores of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. Marine biologists say there could be a reason for this behaviour, or it could be just for entertainment. The orcas' behaviour has been described as 'dramatic' and 'never before seen'.
Scientists Capture Orcas Smashing Giant Sunfish into Thousands of Pieces
Scientists have captured footage of orcas smashing giant sunfish into thousands of pieces in the Gulf of California. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, documented the dramatic behavior in two separate encounters. In one instance, an orca gripped a dead sunfish by the fin, while another orca charged into it at high speed, blasting the carcass into pieces. The researchers are interested in collecting more high-quality footage to identify individual orcas and better understand their behavior. The study was published in the journal Science Daily. The Gulf of California is known for its diverse marine life, including orcas and sunfish. The researchers hope to learn more about the orcas' behavior and how it relates to their environment.
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