Neil the seal heads back to sea after becoming an internet sensation

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Neil the elephant seal, a 1,000kg marine mammal, has left Seven Mile Beach near Hobart after weeks of viral antics.
Rescued as a pup, Neil returns to Tasmania twice yearly, captivating global audiences with his "larrikin" behavior, inspiring merchandise, and even political social media content.

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Neil the elephant seal, a 1,000kg marine mammal, has left Seven Mile Beach near Hobart after weeks of viral antics. Rescued as a pup, Neil returns to Tasmania twice yearly, captivating global audiences with his "larrikin" behavior, inspiring merchandise, and even political social media content.

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