Photographer captures octopus riding rarely seen dolphin, provides valuable evidence for ongoing research
September 23, 2026
A photographer has managed to capture an incredible moment between a dolphin and an octopus, in which the hapless mollusc was preyed upon by the mammal, identified as a Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus). According to the Wildlife Trusts, this distinctive species is identified by its bulbous forehead, lack of a beak, and scarred skin. They start life gray in color, but become increasingly white…