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'Oh my God': Orcas filmed ramming sunfish so hard it explodes

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Per ABC News, researchers captured underwater video of killer whales in the Gulf of California ramming a sunfish with such force that it explodes. Scientists aren't entirely sure why—the orcas may be teaching younger whales how to feed, or they may simply be engaging in a group bonding exercise.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-07-23/orcas-film...

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