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Many of the seals appear to have been skinned alive and many were found half skinned and still alive.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “Many of the seals appear to have been skinned alive and many were found half skinned and still alive.”
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This quote illustrates the horrific conditions faced by seals during the pelagic sealing raids, emphasizing the cruelty involved.
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