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Orcas Documented Ramming Sunfish Until They Fragment in Coordinated 'Ram‑to‑Fragment' Maneuver

Scientists say the newly described tactic may help adults break tough sunfish into bite‑size pieces for calves or serve as play and social learning and they call for more footage to test those ideas.

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11mo ago

Southern Resident Orca J36 Seen Pushing Dead Near-Term Calf in Rosario Strait

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last yr.

Wild Orcas Filmed ‘Tongue-Nibbling’ for First Time, Study Finds

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last yr.

Wild Orcas Offer Food to Humans in 34 Documented Cases