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Neil the Seal Sparks chaos at Tasmanian petrol station as officials urge caution

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Source: 7NEWS
Neil the Seal Sparks chaos at Tasmanian petrol station as officials urge caution
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A famous southern elephant seal nicknamed Neil returns to Tasmania and disrupts a local petrol station, leaning on a ute, blocking traffic and drawing crowds; wildlife officials say his play‑fighting behavior stems from isolation and warn the public to stay away to keep him safe.

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  1. Neil the seal causes chaos at Tasmanian petrol station as experts warn Australians to stay away  7NEWS
  2. Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing  NBC News
  3. Tasmanians warned of ‘loving Neil to death’ as 1,000kg seal’s antics feed ‘double-edged sword’ of fame  The Guardian
  4. Watch Neil the Seal wreak havoc in Tasmania  USA Today
  5. This Week in Science: Neil The Seal, Mega Megalodon, And More!  ScienceAlert

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