There is no denying his roly-poly appeal — but the return of the southern elephant seal nicknamed 'Neil' to dry land in Tasmania has prompted experts to plead yet again that if the public don't stay clear, there could be dire consequences.
'Neil the seal' back on dry land again in Tasmania with authorities pleading for commonsense from onlookers, lest drastic action need be takenThe young southern elephant seal nicknamed "Neil" has returned to the Tasmania n coastline, with local authorities urging the public to give the animal space.
"Anyone who's seen a video or an image of Neil knows he's a pretty charismatic fella," wildlife biologist Kris Carlyon said.But the return of the southern elephant seal nicknamed "Neil" to the south-eastern shores of Tasmania has prompted experts to issue a stark warning. "We're asking people to keep their distance, to stay away, and to not share his location so that doesn't become a circus," he said.Southern elephant seals in Australian waters usually congregate on Macquarie Island and Heard Island in the Southern Ocean."Where they're born, they tend to return to," Dr Carlyon said.
"We totally understand that people are interested and fascinated, and there's a real temptation to go and see him," Dr Carlyon said."He's a wild animal and therefore unpredictable … if people approach too close, there's a risk that can come with that."Why does Neil the seal keep showing up? Tasmanian locals greet a now-familiar sight
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