Afghanistan, July 4 -- A 1,000-kilogram southern elephant seal known as Neil the Seal has returned to southern Tasmania for his twice-yearly moult, where his onshore antics have blocked roads, damaged fences and drawn crowds of onlookers, prompting Australian wildlife officials to warn the public to keep their distance.
Neil, a five-year-old male, hauled himself ashore in June to rest, fast and shed his fur after months of feeding at sea, according to The Associated Press. Videos of the huge animal lying across roads, pushing past barriers and nudging traffic cones have spread widely on TikTok, where he has drawn about 1.4 million followers. AP reported it was his 12th visit ashore.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment, whi...