Explore the latest developments concerning Neil the seal.
Neil the seal swims out to sea leaving joy in his wake
Videos of Neil the seal have brought joy and laughter to millions of people around the world.
Experts say there's a reason so many of us have fallen in love with this special seal.
Authorities say it appears Neil has returned to the sea but he'll keep coming back.
The 1,000-kilogram marine mammal has spent the past few weeks at Seven Mile Beach, near Hobart, in southern Tasmania.
Neil the seal's antics have captivated people around the world. (Facebook: NRE Tas)
His bollard-bashing, fence-crushing, traffic cone-chewing antics have turned him into an internet sensation.
"Neil the seal is a global treasure," one fan posted on Instagram.
Is Neil the seal lonely and poorly brought up or just a hooligan?
Like many adolescents with an outsized social media presence and a distinct lack of constructive peer support, Neil the seal is exhibiting performative behaviour that is causing serious concern to those charged with his care and supervision.
Neil is the five-year-old elephant seal born in southern Tasmania who still hauls himself ashore at or near his birthplace twice a year – once in October to moult, and once mid-year during mating season.
In his early visits ashore as a playful pup of just half a ton or so, Neil spent time wrestling traffic cones or sprawling out across driveways or pavements, attracting a substantial global audience to social media posts about his shore visits.
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Neil the seal is more than a viral animal. He’s become a global folk hero
I am one of Hobart’s many residents who travelled to a nearby beach to witness Neil the seal – an animal that has been receiving global attention for his wild personality and humorous antics.
Neil’s latest arrival in Tasmania was in late June. Due to his celebrity status, a security detail from the local council had been tasked with limiting all pedestrian access to the animal.
On my visit yesterday evening, people peered from a distance at the sleeping giant. A constant stream of cars was permitted to travel on the road, slowly, as though on an impromptu safari.
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