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Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why

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For four years now, orcas have been ramming and sinking luxury yachts in European waters, and scientists have struggled to work out just why these smart, social animals had learnt this destructive new trick. But it's not due to some anticapitalist 'eat the rich' agenda, nor is it to do with territory and aggression. The truth is, well, it's child's play. Following years of research, a team of biologists, government officials and marine industry representatives have released their findings on just why one particular Orcinus orca group has developed this destructive streak. And it turns out, orcas – especially the kids and teens – just want to have fun. The report reveals that a combination of free time, curiosity and natural playfulness has led to young orcas adopting this 'trend' of boat-bumping, which is not at all surprising for a species that has been known to adopt odd, isolated behaviors from time to time. In recent years, a dramatic recovery in the population of bluefin tuna in t

Biology Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why By Bronwyn Thompson May 28, 2024 04:47 pm Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email / Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why This orca gave a team competing in The Ocean Race a scare The Ocean Race View 2 Images 1 / 2 This orca gave a team competing in The Ocean Race a scare The Ocean Race 2 / 2 These social, playful animals seem to be living up to their reputation Depositphotos For four years now, orcas have been ramming and sinking luxury yachts in European waters, and scientists have stru

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