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Grampus Griseus Collection

A magnificent pod of Risso Dolphins (Grampus griseus) gracefully emerges at the surface, their sleek bodies glistening under the warm sun

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Long-finned pilot whale, Globicephala melas, and Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus

Long-finned pilot whale, Globicephala melas, and Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus
FLO4660334 Long-finned pilot whale, Globicephala melas, and Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin, Grampus griseus, side view

Rissos Dolphin, Grampus griseus, side view

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Picture No. 10946948

Picture No. 10946948
Blue Whale - & Risso's Dolphin - Mexico Aerial shot, Mexico. Date:

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Defunct Linnaean taxonomy, 1823 C017 / 8071

Defunct Linnaean taxonomy, 1823 C017 / 8071
Defunct Linnaean taxonomy. 19th-century artworks of mammals and reptiles classified according to now mostly defunct Linnaean taxonomy

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Mixed pod of Striped, Common and Rissos dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba, Delphinus delphis)

Mixed pod of Striped, Common and Rissos dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba, Delphinus delphis)
Dr. Alexandros Frantzis / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos dolphins (Grampus griseus). USA, Channel Islands, CA. (rr)

Rissos dolphins (Grampus griseus). USA, Channel Islands, CA. (rr)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphins (Grampus griseus) adults, porpoising, surfacing. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic

Rissos Dolphins (Grampus griseus) adults, porpoising, surfacing. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin breaching at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic

Rissos Dolphin breaching at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Pair of Rissos Dolphin at the surface showing typical scarring. Azores, North Atlantic

Pair of Rissos Dolphin at the surface showing typical scarring. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Group of Rissos Dolphin at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic

Group of Rissos Dolphin at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin leaping clear of the water. Azores, North Atlantic

Rissos Dolphin leaping clear of the water. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Group of Rissos Dolphin - 1 leaping out of wave. Azores, North Atlantic

Group of Rissos Dolphin - 1 leaping out of wave. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Pair of Rissos Dolphin shooting out of a wave. Azores, North Atlantic

Pair of Rissos Dolphin shooting out of a wave. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin Torpedo - behaviour just before a feeding dive. Azores, North Atlantic

Rissos Dolphin Torpedo - behaviour just before a feeding dive. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin leaping at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic

Rissos Dolphin leaping at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin Juvenile at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic

Rissos Dolphin Juvenile at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic

Rissos Dolphin at the surface. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean
Danny Frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos Dolphin leaping clear out of the water during a bout of socialising (RR)

Rissos Dolphin leaping clear out of the water during a bout of socialising (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Pair of Rissos Dolphin, Grampus griseus, swimming off the Azores. Note the groove in the melon (RR)

Pair of Rissos Dolphin, Grampus griseus, swimming off the Azores. Note the groove in the melon (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGrampus Griseus Collection: Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing at speed with eye and natural scarrin visible

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) surfacing at speed with eye and natural scarrin visible. Monterey Bay, California
Matthew Watkinson / SplashdownDirect


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A magnificent pod of Risso Dolphins (Grampus griseus) gracefully emerges at the surface, their sleek bodies glistening under the warm sun. This breathtaking sight was captured off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, where these intelligent marine mammals thrive in their natural habitat. With Fuerteventura, Canary Islands also serving as a backdrop for another encounter with Rissos dolphins (Grampus griseus), it is evident that these remarkable creatures have a widespread presence across different oceans. In one captivating image, we see a side view of a Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus), showcasing its unique physical features and distinctive markings. The defunct Linnaean taxonomy from 1823 reminds us of the historical significance attached to this species' classification and how our understanding has evolved over time. Photographer Danny Frank's expertise shines through in each frame he captures, beautifully preserving these awe-inspiring moments for all to admire. Through his lens, we are transported into the enchanting world inhabited by Grampus griseus - an experience that leaves us humbled by nature's wonders. As we gaze upon Picture No. 10946948 taken by Danny Frank himself, we can't help but marvel at the sheer elegance displayed by these dolphins as they glide effortlessly through the ocean waters. Their playful nature and strong social bonds within their pods make them truly captivating creatures to observe. Let this collection of stunning photographs serve as a reminder of our responsibility to protect and conserve not only Grampus griseus but all marine life worldwide. May future generations continue to be enchanted by their beauty and inspired to safeguard our precious oceans for years to come.