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'Rare dolphin species' makes home off Bardsey Island

The Risso’s dolphin breed is large and grey with a blunt nose, and is described by experts as 'shy' Credit: Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Researchers say a rare dolphin species has made its home off the Welsh coast.

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation society says a small number of Risso's dolphins have been returning regularly to live and breed in the sea off Bardsey Island in North Wales.

Chris Butler Stroud, chief executive of WDC, said: "This new research underlines that this is a small population and that the waters of North Wales are important for it.

"We must do everything in our power now to make sure that this small group survives."