Dolphins
Risso's Dolphin
Also called "Grampus", Risso's Dolphin can be seen on
offshore trips on the east coast. The Risso's Dolphin has a
beakless head and a body that is larger toward the head
tampering toward the tail. The body lightens with age and
is often highly scarred. The dorsal fin is tall and
remains dark. Flippers are sickle shaped.
This picture taken by Glenn Tepke off the coast of
California and used with his permission shows the beakless
head and scarring of the body of one individual and the tall
dark dorsal fin of another. Notice the lack of a beak and
the sickle-shaped flippers.
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