Orcas on video smashing fish: researchers see feeding strategy or possible play
New footage shows orcas “smashing fish to smithereens,” raising a rare question: toollike hunting, or pure play behavior?

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New footage shows orcas “smashing fish to smithereens,” raising a rare question: toollike hunting, or pure play behavior?
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