Orcas Break Sunfish Like Ocean Demolition Derby | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Orcas in the Gulf of California are staging ocean demolition derbies, teaming up to smash giant sunfish into bite-sized pieces — a never-before-seen behavior that might be a clever way to help younger whales eat or just plain fun. These top predators, known for their smarts, are turning meals into mini-engineering feats, even altering their environment for possible nutritional perks. It’s a wild reminder that even the most studied animals still hold secrets we’re only beginning to uncover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…