Thousands turned up to see him in a small town but locals are worried.

Neil the Seal has charmed Tasmania and millions online, but wildlife officials warn his overwhelming popularity could put ...

Neil the Seal became a social media sensation almost overnight. Neil is a 5-year-old male southern elephant seal who weighs ...

Viral videos show Neil appearing to push traffic cones and even chase people – and there’s a surprisingly simple explanation ...

Neil is a southern elephant seal and twice a year for the past 12 years, he returns to land in a phenomenon known as ‘haulout ...

Without so much as a wave of his flipper, Neil the boisterous young elephant seal departed Tasmania this week, leaving behind ...

Wildlife scientists have seen this story before and know how it can end. They’re determined to make sure this isn’t the same.

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A five-year-old southern elephant seal has turned southeast Tasmania into his personal playground, charming millions of fans ...

The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being loved to ...

The beloved southern elephant seal, whose antics have attracted millions of social media views, has become increasingly difficult to manage as crowds flock to see him.