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This dolphin chased a fish until it puked—then ate the vomit

Researchers document dolphin tactic of chasing fish until they regurgitate food, then eating the vomit.

By · Published September 23, 2026  05:31 UTC · Updated September 23, 2026  05:31 UTC

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Is this behavior unique to dolphins?

The reports do not specify whether this behavior is unique to dolphins or if it is observed in other marine animals.

Where did the incident occur?

The exact location of the incident is not specified in the available reports.

How many times was the tactic documented?

The researchers documented the tactic 11 times.

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  • Primary Driver: Researchers document dolphin tactic of chasing fish until they regurgitate food, then eating the vomit.
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This behavior was captured on video, showing the dolphin's unusual hunting strategy. The footage, recorded by scientists, shows the dolphin's persistence in chasing the fish until they vomit up their food, after which the dolphin eats the regurgitated meal.

The dolphin's name is Bubbles, but the exact location of the incident is not specified in the available reports. The scientists' observations suggest that this behavior is not unique to this dolphin, but more research is needed to understand the frequency and implications of this tactic in the wild.

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