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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🦭🚧 Neil, a 1,000 kg southern elephant #seal in #Tasmania, crushes traffic cones and barriers each year during molting season, rubbing against them to shed his coat.
Wildlife experts from Tasmania’s Department of #NaturalResources and #Environment say it’s not mischief but instinct. As Neil matures, officials warn he may become more territorial, urging fans to keep 20 m away.
👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/neil-the-seal-blows-up-in-size-and-popularity
#elephantseal #marine #mammals #animals #behavior #hobart #wildlife #science #australia