Grampus Collection

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

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Epaulard; Grampus; Butzkopf (engraving)
7195868 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Epaulard; Grampus; Butzkopf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epaulard; Grampus; Butzkopf)

The Grampus in the Thames on Tuesday Last, sketched off Chelsea (engraving)
1626989 The Grampus in the Thames on Tuesday Last, sketched off Chelsea (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Long-finned pilot whale and Rissos dolphin
Long-finned pilot whale, Globicephala melas, and Rissos dolphin, Grampus griseus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

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

GRAMPUS WHALE Date: 1811

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and Risso s
Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and Rissos Dolphin swimming underwater (Grampus griseus)

Bottlenose Dolphins - with mouths open above surface - Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) in background (Tursiops truncatus)

Rissos Dolphin - with nose above surface (Grampus griseus)

Rissos Dolphin - swimming underwater with a Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) (Grampus griseus)

Rissos Dolphin swimming underwater (Grampus griseus)

Rissos Dolphin with nose sticking out of water (Grampus griseus)

Stranded Rissos dolphin - Head standing, playing out of the water. Scarring is believed to be made by the teeth of other Rissos dolphins or by their squid prey. (Grampus griseus)

Rissos DOLPHIN - Being helped to swim by researcher (Grampus griseus)

Rissos DOLPHIN - Being given medication by vet (Grampus griseus)

Wreck of the Grampus, illustration from The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of
XJF483334 Wreck of the Grampus, illustration from The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe, 1884 (etching) by Gifford

Picture No. 10856255
Risso's DOLPHIN - Being given medication by vet (Grampus griseus) Date:

Picture No. 10856256
Risso's DOLPHIN - Being helped to swim by researcher (Grampus griseus) Date:

Picture No. 10901048
Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) Date:

Picture No. 10901047
Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) Date:

Picture No. 10901049
Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) Date:

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

Orcinus orca, orca
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

HMS Grampus and HMS E11 submarine, WW1
The crew of the HMS Grampus (a Beagle-class destroyer) cheering the surfaced HMS E11 submarine after a successful attack on Turkish defences at Gallipoli during the First World War. Date: 1915

Risso's Dolphin Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal), Atlantic Ocean
FG-cl-783 Risso's Dolphin Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal), Atlantic Ocean. Grampus griseus Heavy scarring on the back

Risso's Dolphin Photographed along the coast of California, USA. Heavy scarring on the back
FG-BU-574 Risso's Dolphin coast of California, USA. Grampus griseus Heavy scarring on the back and sides of these dolphins is believed to be made by the teeth of other Risso's dolphins

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"Discover the Enigmatic Grampus: A Fascinating Species of Dolphins" Witness the captivating sight of a pod of Risso Dolphins, scientifically known as Grampus griseus, gracefully surfacing in the azure waters off Baja California, Mexico. These intelligent creatures, often mistaken for their close relatives - Bottlenose Dolphins and Risso's Dolphins - possess unique characteristics that set them apart. Intriguingly depicted in Le Vocabulaire Illustre engraving are these majestic marine mammals; also referred to as Epaulard or Butzkopf. Their distinctive appearance and behavior have captivated artists throughout history. Historical accounts reveal an extraordinary encounter with a Grampus in the Thames near Chelsea. The sketch immortalizes this rare sighting, reminding us of their ability to venture into unexpected territories. Often seen alongside Long-finned pilot whales and Rissos dolphins, these social beings thrive within diverse oceanic communities. Their interactions offer glimpses into complex underwater ecosystems where harmony prevails. Venturing further across oceans brings us to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, where a solitary Rissos Dolphin emerges at the water's surface. Its sleek body gliding effortlessly through crystal-clear waves showcases its mastery of underwater navigation. The mention of a "Grampus Whale" piques curiosity about potential variations within this species. Further exploration is required to unravel their mysteries fully. Bottlenose Dolphins exhibit playful exuberance by leaping above water with mouths wide open—a testament to their joyful nature. Meanwhile, another Rissos Dolphin confidently reveals its nose above water level—perhaps surveying its surroundings with utmost vigilance. Delving beneath the surface unveils an enchanting world where Bottlenose and Rissos dolphins swim together harmoniously—an alliance between two distinct species unified by shared habitats and mutual respect for one another's presence.