Orcas filmed ramming one of the world's heaviest fish so hard it explodes, possibly for fun (phys.org)

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Orcas are known to be smart and ruthless hunters. They've been observed hunting a variety of prey, with some species, such as whales, larger than themselves. They use a wide range of strategies to hunt and kill prey, but now, in the Gulf of California, researchers have observed one that hasn't been described before.

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[-] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 weeks ago

Shit, dawg. Go look at the stuff insects do. Like stab another insect, lay eggs inside, then hatch and larva slowly eat it from the inside out, but they intentionally leave all the vital organs alone so you live as long as possible before they feel like bursting out the side and finally letting it die.

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