Neil the seal's antics make him popular, but there's a big risk

Neil the seal has become Tasmania's unlikely social media celebrity, thanks to viral videos of him toppling bollards and lounging against parked cars. But his newfound fame has wildlife experts worried. As his popularity spreads online, so do concerns about his safety — and the safety of the people he meets. ABC News Australia reports that Tasmanian authorities are considering management approaches, though euthanasia, an option used in other countries, is off the table. The real dilemma: how to let a wild seal be wild while the internet watches.

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