Risso's dolphin
The Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus) is the only species of dolphin in the genus Grampus.
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Risso's Dolphin Media
Illustrations by Edward Drinker Cope in 1876
Skeleton of Risso’s dolphin, Grampus griseus (G. Cuvier, 1812), 3D model
A calf bears no scars, in contrast to its mother behind it.
The scar patterns are so pronounced and persistent in this species that they can be used to distinguish individuals over a lifetime.
A Risso's dolphin in the Gulf of Genoa
Natural Resources Wales work on the conservation of Risso's dolphins around Bardsey Island, Wales
