How to Eat a 2,000-Pound Fish? These Orcas Choose to Pulverize It.
NYT > Science·July 23, 2026
Marine biologists in Mexico have captured footage of a unique feeding behavior exhibited by killer whales. The orcas were observed using a strategy to pulverize a large fish, estimated to weigh around 2,000 pounds, into smaller pieces. This unusual maneuver allows the whales to more easily consume their prey. Researchers were able to document the behavior through video recordings, providing insight into the feeding habits of these marine mammals.
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