Watch: How Neil the seal caused love and mayhem in Australia - BBC News

The five-year-old elephant seal attracted global attention during his recent time ashore in southern Tasmania.

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CloseFive-year-old Neil the seal has become an internet celebrity, attracting global attention for his antics in Australia.

The BBC's Helen Livingstone recaps Neil's time spent ashore in southern Tasmania, explaining the chaos and adoration that ensued.

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