Off the coast of Sri Lanka, a captivating scene unfolds: a pod of enigmatic Risso’s dolphins glides gracefully through the azure waves. Their sleek, silvery bodies gleam in the sunlight, contrasting vividly with the deep blue sea. Each of these creatures bears distinctive scars etched into their skin, a testament to their encounters with sharp-toothed predators and battles for dominance within their pod. These marks tell a story of resilience and survival, worn proudly by the Risso’s dolphins as badges of their strength and endurance in the boundless Indian Ocean.