Just like people Risso dolphin's go grey as they get old! Yes, as

unlikely as it sounds, Risso dolphin's get lighter in colour as they age turning

silvery grey in old age. A bit like old peolpe's hair! The dolphin gets lighter as

it becomes covered in whiteish scratches and marks from its adventurous

life. Perhaps these are from fights with other dolphins or animals?

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