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We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
Jaymie Vaz

Neil the Seal has returned to the ocean, but scientists are now worried about what’s next, given his huge size and chaotic behavior

Neil, the boisterous young elephant seal, has finally departed Tasmania. In his wake is a trail of flattened traffic cones and a whole lot of questions about his future.

The story of this Australian mammal is a complex situation involving conservation, public safety, and a whole lot of viral fame. Considering his current trail of destruction, CNN reports that scientists are worried about what will happen when the five-year-old seal gets even bigger.

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