Tasmania's 1,000kg seal celebrity tests crowds and safety rules
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Neil the southern elephant seal, about 1,000 kg, hauls out on Tasmanian beaches twice a year, attracting crowds and a viral following; he can dive to 2,000 metres and stay underwater for hours, but as he grows toward a possible 3,500 kg, authorities emphasize a 20-metre safety buffer, keeping sea access open, and reporting misbehavior while welfare plans for large predators are developed (with euthanasia a remote possibility if he harms someone).
- “He’s a 1,000kg wild marine predator that is very capable of hurting someone if startled.” Who is Neil the seal? BBC Wildlife Magazine
- This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum CNN
- Watch: How Neil the seal caused love and mayhem in Australia BBC
- WATCH — Neil the seal is annoying residents in Tasmania. Here’s why | videoclip | Kids News CBC
- This Elephant Seal Just Can’t Resist Traffic Cones—Here’s the Unexpected Reason Why Futura, le média qui explore le monde
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