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Penikese Island

· Massachusetts

Direct original iNaturalist page and photograph reviewed. The note says remains of a Harbor Seal were found washed up, mostly skin and nails; photograph shows partial decomposed remains. This is retained as a dead-remains encounter and is not described as a live seal.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/2277459

About this record

Supporting evidence
Original page: observed 16 September 2012 at Penikese Island, Massachusetts. Decomposed seal remains; species attribution and condition remain conservative.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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