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Red Waters

Faroe Islands' ancient tradition of killing pilot whales

They are often called Europe’s last barbarians. Photographic and video images recording their centuries-old activities have shocked people.  Despite the international controversy that surrounds their traditional and bloody slaughter of pilot whales, the Faroese claim they have the right to continue doing it. But why?

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