Diet fish and squid
Birth 4-5 ft.
Socialization swims alongside vessels; surfs the waves; sky hops
How they look robust body, indistinct beak
Size 8-12 ft. 660-1100 lbs.
Where they live everywhere, besides the Antarctic and Arctic
How many dolphins in a pod 1-150
Threats people, fishing nets and environmental change
Latin Name Grampus griscus
Population unknown
Interesting Facts scarred by other Risso's dolphins;
only have teeth in front of their lower jaw
 

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